Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha to receive MoH, today

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Today:

President Obama will award Clinton Romesha, a former active duty Army Staff Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a Section Leader with Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Combat Outpost Keating, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. He will be the fourth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Feed begins at 1330 EST.

Scheduled from Feb 11 2013 1:30 PM EST to Feb 11 2013 2:30 PM EST

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Former Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha (pronounced Row-ma-shay) was born in Lake City, Calif., in August 1981.

Romesha enlisted in the Army in September 1999, as an M1 armor crewman. After completion of training at Fort Knox, Ky., he was assigned as a tank gunner with B Company, 1-63rd Armor, Camp Vilseck, Germany, which included an operational deployment to Kosovo.

After Germany, he was assigned as a gunner/assistant tank commander with A Company, 2-72nd Armor, Camp Casey, Korea. Following Korea, which included a combat tour to Iraq, he was assigned as a section leader with 3-61st Cavalry, Fort Carson, Colo. There he completed the Long Range Reconnaissance Course, Advanced Leader Course, and Air Assault Training.

Romesha deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

At the time of the deadly attack on Combat Outpost (COP) Keating, Kamdesh district, Afghanistan, on Oct. 3, 2009, Staff Sgt. Romesha was assigned as a section leader for Bravo Troop, 3-61st Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Romesha’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (with 3 Bronze Service Stars),Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with Numeral Two Device), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 5 Device), NATO Medal (with Bronze Service Star), the Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Combat Action Badge.

Romesha separated from the Army on April 4, 2011. He and his wife Tamara (Tammy), their three children, Dessi, Gwen, Colin, and Tammy’s parents Kevin and Lorin, currently live in Minot, ND. Romesha works as a Field Safety Specialist with an oilfield construction company. He credits the Army’s transition assistance program as being helpful in preparing his resume and engaging the company. Romesha equates his civilian job to that of a noncommissioned officer who establishes risk mitigation policies and enforces safety standard operating procedures. He says his current profession is similar to an Army observer/controller, identifying areas the organization can improve and making on-the-spot corrections.

Romesha has two older brothers, one older sister and a younger sister. His fondest childhood memories are of spending time with his grandpa, the late Aury Smith, a WWII veteran, on his small ranch in Vya, Nevada. His grandpa told him to always do his best, and that the integrity of the family name was Romesha’s legacy to be cherished.

When he gets time away from restoring his 100-year-old home, he enjoys watching and attending hockey games.

Details of action taken:

Part 1 COP Keating battle begins, Medal of Honor nominee Romesha takes action

Part 2 Medal of Honor nominee Romesha leads charge to retake COP Keating

Part 3 Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after Army

Former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha feeds his second daughter, Gwen. He deployed to Afghanistan in the spring of 2009, about five weeks after she was born. Just a few months later, he defended Combat Outpost Keating against about 300 enemy fighters...
Former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha feeds his second daughter, Gwen. He deployed to Afghanistan in the spring of 2009, about five weeks after she was born. Just a few months later, he defended Combat Outpost Keating against about 300 enemy fighters…
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I watched the ceremony on TV.
WHY on earth was this man assigned to defend an undefendable position?
By Obama’s own words the enemy had the high ground and all the advantages.
He was heroic beyond belief.
He deserves this award and more.

Clinton Romesha, God Bless You Sir and THANK YOU for your Brave and Heroic Service.

God Bless your wife, Tamara and your Children, Dessi, Gwen, Colin you all have one heck of a HERO of a husband and Dad. Clinton is one Brave Man!! God Bless you all!!

God Bless your parents and siblings as well.

Keep Safe ALL of our TROOPS in harms way….GOD BLESS AMERICA!

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/12/politics/sotu-invite-declined/?hpt=us_c2

The former Army staff sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama Monday is declining the first lady´s invitation to be her guest at Tuesday´s State of the Union address.
Clint Romesha, who was awarded the prestigious medal for uncommon valor in Afghanistan, told CNN that he has decided to spend the evening with friends from his former unit, Black Knight Troop, 3-61 CAV, his wife Tammy–with whom he celebrates a wedding anniversary Tuesday–and their families.
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But a lot of these guys I haven´t seen a really long time and I´d like to hang with them ……

Great.
Now Obama’s going to have to edit his speech.
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he look so young, he is a HERO, ALIVE AND WELL,
MAY GOD PROTECT HIM, AND HIS LOVED ONE, ALWAYS