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Medal of Honor recipient, and the battle that stays forever

Medal of Honor recipient, and the battle that stays forever

Summary

Sgt. Clint Romesha received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during a Taliban attack on a remote U.S. Army base in Afghanistan called Combat Outpost Keating. The battle occurred nearly seven years ago and remains deeply meaningful to him.

Key Facts

  • Combat Outpost Keating was a small, isolated U.S. Army base in Afghanistan.
  • Nearly seven years ago, the base was attacked by Taliban forces.
  • Sgt. Clint Romesha was one of the soldiers defending the base.
  • He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.
  • The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States.
  • Sgt. Romesha continues to feel the emotional impact of the battle.
  • The story was reported by CBS News journalist David Martin.
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