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15 October 2015, 10:36
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CPT Florent Groberg
CPT (then 1LT) Groberg was the OIC of BG Mingus's (then COL) Personal Security Detail. On 8 AUG 2012 the Brigade commander and his entourage were on their way to conduct a KLE in Asadabad when they were approached by 2 suicide bombers. CPT Groberg noticed the first man approach their formation and moved forward to intercept him. Once he got hands on only then did he realize he had a chest rig on. He threw him to ground just before he detonated, which in turn cased the 2nd bomber to prematurely detonate himself. As a result of his actions, Groberg sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury.
Four Americans lost their lives that day; BDE CSM Kevin Griffin, BDE FSO MAJ Thomas Kennedy, BDE ALO USAF MAJ Walter Gray and USAID Foreign Service Officer Mr. Ragaei Abdelfattah. Had CPT Groberg not reacted the way he did the entire element could've been killed. I was in this Brigade and in country at the time of the incident but was not present. It marked the 3rd time I've served with James Mingus and would do so again in a heartbeat! Thank you CPT Groberg for your service and sacrifice. The ceremony will take place on 12 Nov 2015 and this will be the 3rd Soldier from 4th BDE, 4th ID to earn the MOH for actions in Kunar. http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/groberg/ 
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#2
15 October 2015, 11:25
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"Thank you CPT Groberg for your service and sacrifice." AMEN! GOD BLESS!
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"IF THOU STRIKETH THE KING, STRIKE NOT TO WOUND":
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15 October 2015, 14:18
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RLTW. Godspeed, CPT.
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No one will take better care of us, than us: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” - G. Orwell The chair is against the wall, the chair is against the wall.
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16 October 2015, 12:51
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Well done Sir. Your service and sacrifice will be an example for many generations to come.
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As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, And I've learned much from both of their styles ...Loved by few, judged by many Don't practice until you get it right, Practice until you can't get it wrong
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19 October 2015, 14:29
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Great job Sir! Thank you for your service.
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I'll see your Ninjas and Pirates and raise you.....THE MUSKETEERS!" " when life gives you lemons, make grape juice and confuse the hell out of them"
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20 October 2015, 08:03
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Heard a story that CPT Groberg put $1000 on the bar tab for his own medical retirement.
Those should be the last drinks he ever buys.
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“It's not a good idea to allow an unknown enemy force to attack your compound. Ever, really.” -MixedLoad "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." -HST Secrets don't sleep til they're took to the grave. -BMTH
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