Our newest Medal of Honor winner:
Throughout the day, Romesha understood the risks he was taking, and he knowingly put his life in danger to save the lives of his Soldiers and repel a numerically superior enemy force. Romesha was personally responsible for killing more than 10 enemy fighters with either a Dragunov, an M-4 or an MK-48, and an estimated 30 anti-Afghanistan forces with indirect fire and air support. He also led his men in killing a minimum of five others beyond that. Romesha recovered his fallen Soldiers and preserved the lives of several more. His heroic actions allowed B Troop to reconsolidate on the combat outpost and enabled him to lead the counterattack that secured Combat Outpost Keating.
Staff Sergeant Romesha apparently has a sense of humor:
Romesha’s calm — and sense of humor — under fire is described in “The Outpost.” During the battle, Romesha tries to rally Spc. Zach Koppes, who was pinned down in a Humvee. As recounted in “The Outpost”: Romesha ran up to the vehicle under enemy fire.
“This doesn’t look good,” Romesha said. “We’re all going to die.” He laughed — he had a pretty dark sense of humor, Romesha. “You okay?”
Unlike so many MoH winners, SSG Romesha is home safe and sound with his wife and three children. Well done Trooper! Your grateful nation is proud of you!
