Airman First Class Kyle E Sharp distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as a Tactical Air Command and Control Specialist, 9th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, 3rd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group, Camp Liberty, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II, from 1 Nov 2004 to 19 Nov 2004. During this period, A1C Sharp engaged in combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, in support of the Marines main effort during Operation PHANTOM FURY. Under direct fire, he provided flawless communications for close air support aircraft to attack enemy positions and allow coalition forces to advance. On numerous occasions A1C Sharp exposed himself to sniper and indirect fire in order to mark enemy locations with electronic marking devices and smoke grenades from his M203 grenade launcher. His actions enabled aircraft to quickly acquire and attack enemy targets. When A1C Sharp's security element came under intense, direct fire, he selflessly and without hesitation moved to a forward position to engage the enemy. He expertly and accurately fired high explosive grenades at the enemy position from his M203 grenade launcher, killing one insurgent and forcing the remaining insurgents to break contact. By his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty, A1C Sharp has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.