Raymond Lancey

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Raymond Lancey, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Operational Detachment Alpha 566 (ODA-566), 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 28 January 2006, at Najaf, Iraq. Master Sergeant Lancey’s heroism and bravery under intense enemy fire allowed him to organize the initial attack to recover isolated Iraqi army scouts from certain death. He maintained the intense tempo of the attack for over twelve hours of direct combat even with numerous detachment casualties. Master Sergeant Lancey’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Special Operations Task Force -Central, and the United States Army.