On the afternoon of 29 May 2004, at Operation Lion Claws III in the Tehachapi Mountains, California, operating independently as a detached mechanized component of Shadow Force acting in support of Bravo Company, S/Sgt. Ramsell was the driver and Cpl. Horrocks the gunner of CIMCOM CO5, the LAV Amphibious Vehicle with twin turret-mounted AEGs.  In the afternoon scenario, while acting as roving support of Bravo Company, Ramsell and Horrocks spotted an entire enemy platoon moving aggressively to attack an outnumbered Bravo force defending an key scenario objective.  The beleaguered Bravo unit faced certain annihilation, therefore S/Sgt. Ramsell elected to aggressively press an attack despite overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy.  Instructing Cpl. Horrocks to "bolt on his socks," S/Sgt. Ramsell expertly guided the LAV across treacherous cross-country terrain in a bold attack that stunned the enemy by its sheer audacity.  Using the custom twin-mounted AEGs with expert precision, Cpl. Horrocks directed a rapid and accurate stream of fire at the attacking Alpha Company unit, quickly sapping the initiative of their attack against the surrounded Bravo unit.  Under this aggressive and sustained attack, the Alpha attack quickly turned from a well-conceived and well-lead attack into a mad scramble of sheer pandemonium.  When the dust settled, at least an entire platoon (more than 32 enemy operators) of Alpha was wiped out, including (but unbeknownst to Bravo) the commander of Alpha Company, Colonel Danny McKnight.  The key objective was held by the surrounded Bravo unit, and with the scenario ending shortly thereafter, Bravo Company completed its mission successfully and dramatically outscored Alpha.

For their daring and fortuitous action resulting in decisive victory for their Company, S/Sgt. Ramsell and Cpl. Horrocks are awarded the Valor patch.  Their exemplary performance brought honor and glory to the Cimmerians, was a credit to their Company, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Cimmerian's warrior creed.