3/1 Marine receives Silver Star

Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to receive his Silver Star Medal during an award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July17. The Silver Star Medal is the third highest award a service member can receive given to those who display courage, valor and perseverance in the face of the enemy.

Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, wearing his Silver Star Medal just after it was pinned on him during his award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July17. Worley received the medal for actions while 1st squad leader Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat team 7, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 12 July 2010 in support of operation Enduring Freedom.