Staff Sgt. Timothy Williams, a section leader with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, receives the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award ceremony held at Camp Las Flores, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2014. Williams, a native of Hudson, Mich., was recognized for his heroic actions in Afghanistan when he maintained a tactical advantage while being ambushed by a larger enemy force. Williams helped save the lives of multiple Marines and destroyed several enemy positions during the 10 hour attack. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/released) - Staff Sgt. Timothy Williams, a section leader with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, receives the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award ceremony held at Camp Las Flores, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2014. Williams, a native of Hudson, Mich., was recognized for his heroic actions in Afghanistan when he maintained a tactical advantage while being ambushed by a larger enemy force. Williams helped save the lives of multiple Marines and destroyed several enemy positions during the 10 hour attack. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/released)