For exceptionally valorous achievement while assigned as a Mentor and Combat Medic of 2nd COY of the combined US/HU/ANA OMLT-A 1.6 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. SGT Fears defended his team, helped neutralize the threat, and treated wounded personnel after his team came under direct automatic weapons and RPG fire during contact with the enemy. SGT Fears' actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and the United States Army.