In this article a soldier was awarded the silver star medal which is the third highest military decoration for valor, this medal has only been awarded to 40 Marines for their  actions in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway became one of those members to receive the silver star medal for his brave action. Staff Sgt. Ridgeway received because he risk his life in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Ridgeway  award citation reads that he cleared a 40-meter path on his hands and knees to a fellow Marine after the team member was struck by an explosive device. He treated his fellow  Marine’s wounds and turned him over to a corpsman for continued care. Ridgeway then began clearing a 100-meter by 100-meter landing zone so his team member could be evacuated. Once his team member was evacuated, Ridgeway’s unit came under fire. He continued to clear more paths for his team and disarmed five more improvised explosive devices. through those brave action he in the eyes of others was saw as a person who should receive the medal. My prediction after reading this article i believe that many other soldiers will put the life on the line for their country and fellow soldiers.