4th Living Medal of Honor To Be Awarded

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January 12, 2013, 09:30:25 AM Last Edit: January 12, 2013, 09:31:58 AM by LongBlade
A Medal of Honor is to be presented to a fourth living member of the military.

QuoteAccording to the citation accompanying the award, Romesha and fellow soldiers awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of their complex. They were firing rocket-propelled grenades, anti-aircraft guns and mortars.

Romesha moved uncovered under intense enemy fire multiple times to muster reinforcements and fire on attackers.

He took out an enemy machine gun team and, while engaging a second, was wounded by shrapnel when a generator he was using for cover was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.

He fought on undeterred, exposing himself to "heavy enemy fire" while moving "confidently about the battlefield. Romesha engaged and destroyed "multiple enemy targets." He also directed air support to destroy more than 30 enemy fighters and saved other wounded troops.

"Staff Sergeant Romesha's heroic actions throughout the day long battle were critical in suppressing an enemy that had far greater numbers. His extraordinary efforts gave Bravo Troop the opportunity to regroup, reorganize and prepare for the counterattack that allowed the troop to account for its personnel and secure Combat Outpost Keating," according to the award citation.

According to the book, "The Outpost" by Jake Tapper, which examines the events leading up to and on the deadly day, Romesha exhibited intense courage and determination as the outnumbered U.S. troops and Afghan allies battled an enemy force numbering in the hundreds.

Source: http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/11/epic-combat-valor-soldier-to-receive-medal-of-honor/?hpt=hp_t1
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January 12, 2013, 01:31:05 PM
Wow.  Some of the shit MOH recipients pull seem to defy reality.  Congrats to Sgt. Romesha. 

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January 12, 2013, 02:48:01 PM
you know what's fucking crazy?  this guy got "just" a Navy Cross

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#3
January 12, 2013, 05:22:46 PM
Both men performed some impressive feats.  Are there published standards for what deserves a MOH or is it more nebulous guidelines or political influence?
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January 14, 2013, 08:25:00 AM
Both men are shining examples of military professionalism, skill and courage.

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January 17, 2013, 01:33:07 AM
I would imagine neither thinks he deserves the honour.
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