Former SSG Romesha will be awarded MOH on Feb 11

[leopardprey]

A true Hero. A humble man and a man of Honor. Congrats and salute. Well deserved.

[agonyea]

More info:

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/romesha/team.html



Clinton Lovar Romesha

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

[firstshirt]

And then, there's this

One day after receiving the U.S. Army's highest accolade, former Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha will not be attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union, despite an invitation from the first lady.

Romesha, who received a Medal of Honor from the president on Monday, declined Michelle Obama's State of the Union invitation, CNN reported Tuesday.

"I've done some soul searching," Romesha told CNN. "As much as a great honor it would be to be a guest of the first lady, it's also kind of hard to break away from the friends and the family and all the great guys here."

For some reason I can't help thinking "yeah, right, that's why you turned down the invitation".

[Tuukka]

Congrats to SSG Romesha for receiving the Medal of Honor, but looks like the son wanted to steal the show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QWqX70p-0Jk

[Spinner]

Originally Posted by Tuukka

Congrats to SSG Romesha for receiving the Medal of Honor, but looks like the son wanted to steal the show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QWqX70p-0Jk

I saw that video too, I thought it was pretty cool. Especially the Marine officer trying to corral him.

Congratulations to SSG Romesha, I hope he finds peace and prosperity in whatever he does.

[Hopeless Civilian]

Just watched SSG Romesha on Letterman. He was humble, and funny, and represented himself, his family, and the Army with honor and grace. We need more heros like him.

Congratulations SSG Romesha.

[leopardprey]

Just watched the Netflix MOH series episode. What a humble man and a leader.

[leopardprey]

Originally Posted by firstshirt

And then, there's this



For some reason I can't help thinking "yeah, right, that's why you turned down the invitation".

Good on him. I think he is smart enough to know, that he would be used a political pawn - like all the Police Officers standing behind Pres. Obama on his AWB speech.

I imagine, reading the details of his MOH actions, that there is also some justly pissed off resentment against higher leadership all the way to the top regarding how they were used and how their location was set up in Afghanistan. Cannot blame him.

A humble warrior.