CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF
THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
(WITH VALOR)
TO
CAPTAIN JEREMY J. FRESQUES

Captain Jeremy J. Fresques distinguished himself by heroism as a Special Tactics Officer, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, 720th Special Tactics Group, Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, while engaged in ground combat against an enemy of the United States from 17 February 2005 to 30 May 2005.

During this period, Captain Fresques served as Director of Operations managing forty-two special tactics Combat Controllers and combat weathermen supporting Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM.

His air-to-ground interoperability was critical while serving as a special tactics liaison during an eleven hour RC-135 Rivet Joint mission in southern Afghanistan. Captain Fresques provided the Rivet Joint technicians with critical situational awareness of ground scheme of maneuver as well as direct communications with special forces elements on the ground, ensuring the safe movement of coalition teams in the area protecting American and coalition lives.

His proven combat skills and leadership made him the perfect choice to lead a landing zone operations team into the Horn of Africa to conduct landing zone safety officer training to the Combined Joint Task Force to re-supply units throughout Ethiopia. Captain Fresques’ expert guidance and risk assessment in this extremely hostile environment ensured the safety of his team and resulted in one hundred percent mission effectiveness. 

Upon assuming duties as the 23d Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron Director of Operations, he submitted, tracked, and de-conflicted all time-critical Joint Tactical Air Requests. His actions ensured the safe recovery of friendly ground forces, while eliminating any future threat from twelve anti-coalition personnel. 

Furthermore, Captain Fresques led a five-man landing zone and survey team to conduct multiple landing zone surveys while supporting the 6th Special Operations Squadron’s re-supply of the 10th Special Forces Group. 

It was during this Memorial Day mission on 30 May 2005 Captain Fresques made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. By his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service of his country, Captain Fresques has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.