CPT Groberg to receive Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Asadabad. Thoughts?

2015-10-14T18:25:17-04:00

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/10/11/embargo-embargo-4th-id-captain-receive-medal-honor-valor-asadabad/73656708/

Army captain to receive Medal of Honor for valor in Asadabad

Out of the corner of his eye, Capt. Florent Groberg saw the man first.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Oct 14 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-10-14T18:39:40-04:00

My Salute to the Good Captain.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 14 at 2015 7:06 PM

2015-10-14T19:06:02-04:00

This sounds like good news that Army CPT Florent Groberg will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for valor in Asadabad while he is alive instead of posthumously Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 14 at 2015 7:23 PM

2015-10-14T19:23:00-04:00

"This medal doesn't belong to me. It belongs to them (the fallen)." Pure humility.

(Looking for the "Double 'Thumbs Up' button.)

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 2:26 PM

2015-10-15T14:26:34-04:00

French by birth, American by Choice and now an American hero. He represented well.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Oct 15 at 2015 2:30 PM

2015-10-15T14:30:26-04:00

Captain Groberg is no "cheese-eating-surrender-monkey" is he? He's an American who reminds us what it's like to be a proud American.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Oct 15 at 2015 2:30 PM

2015-10-15T14:30:55-04:00

He served in the US Army so why not? Is there a clause that states the recipient has to be an American?

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Oct 15 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-10-15T14:42:03-04:00

I only looked at US ARMY Captain and said Hell yes. Capt. Florent Groberg had no control of where his was born but he had control of his actions and what uniform he wore.

Response by CPT Brian Delrosario made Oct 15 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-10-15T14:42:50-04:00

Amazing story.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 3:09 PM

2015-10-15T15:09:26-04:00

Hooah!

Response by SPC Raul Santiago made Oct 17 at 2015 9:18 PM

2015-10-17T21:18:02-04:00

RESPECT IS ERNED. HE WAS'NT ASK BUT HE DID IT! RESPECT @!!!

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2015 2:06 AM

2015-10-18T02:06:18-04:00

BZ, and deserving. Although, compare this to Petty Officer Thornton's citation. The only CMH recipient to earn it while saving another CMH recipient.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 12 at 2015 10:43 AM

2015-11-12T10:43:13-05:00

The award ceremony is today, 1100 EST. SGT Mahoney also received a Silver Star during this mission.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-12-03T09:42:12-05:00

I knew Flo once upon a time. We were in ROTC together. He was a good dude then and even better, proud to be an American. Even though it has been a long time since we had a beer or 10...him giving his all is not a surprise and i would say even characteristic of him back when I knew him. Respect and honor is due. Glad to see him get some of that.