MEDAL OF HONOR: Soldier Leads Counter-Attack Against 300+ Enemy | Clinton Romesha

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In 2013, shortly after he received the Medal of Honor, we had the honor of interviewing Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha about his military career and his actions on October 3, 2009 during the Battle of Kamdesh.
The Battle of Kamdesh was a coordinated assault of 300 plus Taliban soldiers on the much smaller American force stationed at Outpost Keating. The 12-hour long battle resulted in 8 Americans killed and 27 wounded while the Taliban suffered an estimated 150 killed. This battle was later portrayed in the 2020 film, The Outpost, and Scott Eastwood portrayed Staff Sgt. Romesha.
On February 11, 2013 Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha was awarded the Medal of Honor for his action during the battle. He is the fourth living Medal of Honor recipient from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Interview recorded on November 9, 2013
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[@oilchng]

Thanks for all of these extremely important and professional interviews. My neighbor was a Marine in a mortor platoon in Vietnam. You should consider interviewing him before, agent orange makes that impossible.

[@kendrayoungblood1830]

❤

[@eddiehaskell1957]

@@oilchng Tell your neighbor "Welcome Home" and thank you for all you sacrificed...

[@HouseofVillians]

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[@akkillist7864]

😊😊 35:26 😊 35:27 36:08

[@castlefreight8764]

“You do it not because you hate the guy in front of you, but because you love what’s behind you” wow

[@zaynevanday142]

Yeah that’s quotes been used to death 😂😂😂

[@HanksterBee]

​@@zaynevanday142 doesn't mean its not true

[@mememan2344]

Except that I did 😂

[@joefried6604]

And U. 1? Fought 100

[@spencernielson8304]

Yeah that hit differently

[@Mr.Knotty1]

Him and his fellow soldiers are heroes. They faced extreme adversity and never stopped pushing forward. We can't thank you enough for you service but thank you sir.

[@smileyfromthestreetz8624]

I wouldn't say they are heroes, they're more like victims who were dupped into fighting for old rich men to get richer

[@doma7956]

@@smileyfromthestreetz8624 Shut up

[@jennensenrobinson4525]

Heroes don't make it HOME 🏡 -HM2 (FMF/SW) Robinson

[@zulufucxs1373]

@@smileyfromthestreetz8624If they’re victims then you’re a coward.

[@longgone9869]

“Him and his soldiers”?

[@kiwi_comanche]

The film, "The Outpost" covers the battle of COP Keating fairly well. My friend Taylor John Smith portrayed LT. Bundermann in it. After hearing Romesha speak, the production team did a brilliant job of adhering to the event as closely as possible. Well worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

[@markphelt6395]

Great movie. It still brings me to tears.

[@kiwi_comanche]

@@markphelt6395 Relatable.

[@jonc4050]

Some of the guys in the movie where actually on the COP that day..... much honor and respect to all those men ... Thank You

[@dukecraig2402]

What a great movie, that was the first I'd ever heard of that event, I had no idea when I started watching it on Netflix that it was a true story, then what was really wild was finding out that several of the guys played themselves in it. It's probably the single best movie about an event during the War on Terror because afterwards there wasn't all kinds of controversy over things being greatly distorted by the makers of the film or even by the sources themselves like what's surfaced about some books written by people that as it turns out they changed things quite a bit themselves for reasons best described as self promotion. What I'd like to see is a no BS movie about what really happened at Roberts Ridge especially what Chapman did, Hollywood could change that all they want for dramatic effect and the only thing that'd happen is it'd be less dramatic then what really happened on that hill, I've never even heard of a tale of bravery and sacrifice anywhere even close to what Chapman did much less be able to actually see it on video from a drone, that man just didn't stop, 12 wounds including 2 in the chest and they just couldn't get rid of him, he kept killing Taliban to where he even took out one of their donkeys, what a bad ass he was and no one can dispute the fact that he deserved a MOH, it's a shame however that a certain group tried blocking it though, speaks volumes about them.

[@ronti2492]

@ kiwi comanche. Yes, absolutely agree- the addition of veterans made that film. I wonder if you have caught up with 'Danger Close' which is a recent Australian film about the battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966? A stack of vets from the Australian Army were involved and I think it definitely shows., like theOutpost Lastly, I wonder if you are connected with NZ ( from your title), in which case you will be glad to see 16 FIELD REGT RNZA figure prominently in the movie.

[@robmckay7289]

Man Shawn Ryan has to get this guy on his show it would be an epic interview

[@ronniepickering7746]

God bless American veterans 🇺🇸🤜🤛🇬🇧

[@SouthernStorm_61]

God bless British veterans as well! We will face China and Russia together soon enough. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@duped8273]

@@SouthernStorm_61 china and russia vs america and britain china and russia have 0 chance

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

Excpet the ones who fought on ww1 and 2. They are the ones who caused all this lefty, lib, marxist downfall.

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

@@duped8273 As long as Canada provides combat leadership and reasources.

[@tometiger47]

You are all forgetting not only Australians but other nations that fought there.

[@infernosgaming8942]

"The thing I love about the military service is you give them the very worst, and they'll make the best out of a bad situation." love this quote so much, because its so true.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Impossible odds but 52 brave men held them off.

[@johndavis9432]

Of course they held them off.They're American servicemen.That's what American soldiers,Marines and SEALs do,even when they're badly outnumbered.

[@esoxisaac4870]

Nothing is impossible when you have the right training and the will to live

[@satanicmicrochipv5656]

Train like you fight.

[@ericgibson2079]

53, Ted was there...Ted Shred.

[@ericgibson2079]

Wow, that sounds like the standard American and your inflation, low wages and impossible rents today. Not to mention having to survive divorce, domestic violence, assault, drug's, and booze. In God We Trust is not a logo folks. What's it mean to be under this one God anyway? We should be able to answer this question with no real doubts, K-12 and beyond...

[@joannamcpeak7531]

Truly a selfless human being. He has endured unimaginable heartbreak.

[@jackmountain8503]

I was 2ID out of Korea when we deployed, 1-506th Air Assault Camp Greaves. Romesha was trying to deploy and I was trying not to get stop lost! I remember a tank getting hit with an IED and the wrecker dragging it back tearing up Michigan, I also remember being an lone turret gunner left behind by my platoon and a Tank crew coming up and pulling security for me till we got a hold of my guys. Those tankers were awesome we even sent two guys to be loaders for them. I also deployed from Carson 4ID during the surge it was crazy times! I left before afghan as three years deployed with in 4 & 2 stop lose I just wasn't having a good time in the infantry lol Glad Romesha stayed and fought. It's impressive he did what he could and is able to talk about it. Crazy how I shared Al-Habbaniyah left over marine chow with this guy as just another camo dude and than later he's the one that fights like an true Currahee!!! Mad respect and we will remember his brothers in arms

[@patches6309]

I was with Bravo Troop 1/104th CAV & we relieved you 2ID guys in Ramadi back in 2005. Super bad place back then, glad you made it home brother. And a job well done for a reclassed 19Kilo to 19Delta! If you ain't Cav...

[@roachfan243]

Man I was at Manhattan same time as guys patrolling Michigan.

[@samuelscarborough6348]

Camp Garry Owen 4-7 Cav Korea 2ID

[@Moredread25]

Romeshea's story is amazing. You can tell he's gotten more used to telling it, but it's still a hard memory for him.

[@lastone2074]

🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸 GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS

[@standwatiesson]

Hell yeah

[@SteveO..]

A legend among Scouts!! Thank you for sharing your story 🇺🇸

[@petertimmins6657]

To have two men be awarded the Blue Max from the same unit in such a relatively small engagement, meaning it was not a huge unit that was engaged, is unprecedented. It also speaks to just how hard the fighting was and how well the training and leadership was.

[@futzalfan]

It's amazing just how much a war steals from a good man's soul and adds to the character in the form of honor. Humble heroes all. Thank you soldier for sharing your experience.

[@UnicornMeat512]

Proud to say that I served with these fellas.

[@PMC_Wanker_Group]

I know my gratitude is useless, but Clint I thank you and your brothers 🙏 ❤

[@allencollins6031]

Your gratitude is not useless. So much better than being oblivious to what the hell goes on in the world.

[@glorybound7599]

The clarity in his recollection of the events of this battle show how fine of an edge a soldier must be on to perform at so high a level, even beyond one’s personal limitations.

[@joeg5414]

I had been in the Air Force 3 months and was training to be an air traffic controller when 9/11 happened. That was pretty crazy. 18 year old kid, brand new in the Air Force and suddenly your country is under attack. I know it was just the air force, but we didn't know wtf was going to happen. Completely changed everything though.

[@brysonfitzgerald5238]

Thank you, for your service.

[@laurenced2916]

Read through his book Red Platoon so many times. It was heartbreaking to read about Stephan Mace (RIP).

[@buffhorses3632]

As an 11b in 1Cav we hated cav scouts but goddamn my hats off to this man. Makes me proud just have been in the army at the same time as this dude.

[@lorriesbabydaddy5370]

This is what re-living a tragic event sounds like...... This was so hard listening 2. God bless and thank u and ur comrades.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

I'm getting anxiety just remembering the scenes from the movie as he's retelling them. I can't even imagine. What courage.

[@zubenelgenubi]

Words, and medals, do not express sufficiently the respect Romesha, and ALL the others who were at COP Keating, really deserve. Watched 2 different productions about Keating, and Romesha's award ceremony! Well done!

[@user-ph1cm5jt4b]

He said something that at around 20:45 that defines this mans story entirely, "Come follow me"

[@Florida.Cracker11]

My mom signed for me when I was 17 a junior in high school after watching my brother graduate from the Army in South Carolina. So I joined the USMC this mans story is amazing to hear.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@Taylor Wilkerson when were you in ?

[@benjaminZ20]

Your moms signed for you? Damn, my mom said she'll cut my legs off before she'd let me and my sisters would hold me down lol i am her only son lol

[@Florida.Cracker11]

@@ObamaFromKenya I was in the Marines from 08-15.

[@Florida.Cracker11]

@@benjaminZ20 Yes, I had already taken my ASVAB in the 10th grade. I wanted to be in the Marines since I was a little kid. As I got older I looked at different branches but the Marine Corps was always what it was going to be. I would've liked to stayed and retired but things happen.

[@thiemtranthi7760]

Chuc anh hanh phuc ben nguoi con gai anh yeu thuong nhat chuc mung anh toi den tu viet nam

[@thomasfx3190]

SGT Romesha, you are the kind of man we all wish we could be. I’m sorry you had this awful day, but what you did took care of your buddies.

[@timeversman9804]

To see him retell and have to live through the battle again is heartbreaking. I wish I could help again.

[@brysonfitzgerald5238]

I haven't even made it 5 mins into this podcast and I'm already tearing up with pride for our vets. Thank you all that serve.

[@bearowen5480]

I just finished reading SSgt Romesha's book about the defense of COP Keating, "Red Platoon". I highly commend it to everyone who watched this interview. The book gives compelling detail about the first day of this battle, including the heroic and complex air and artillery support campaign waged to save the brave soldiers fighting so desperately on the otherwise untenable ground below. The book also contains a detailed map of Keating, enabling the reader to follow the moves made by Red Platoon's soldiers throughout the first crucial day. Excellent read!

[@chloehennessey6813]

Thank you, Mr Romesha.

[@HillTrekkerSarge]

An outpost in a valley surrounded by mountains....SMH, speechless.

[@26Petermc]

Such a sad story. But the love for your brothers is what it's about.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Thank you!🙌🇺🇲❤️🙏 righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to many people

[@stewiemac4017]

Outstanding. Let's hope the enemy took the best part of 300 casualties.

[@johndavis9432]

Great job Sergeant!!! You fought hard and you fought bravely like all of the other guys that day.All of you are true heroes!!

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Romesha, thank you for your service and sacrifice in support of the greatest country on earth.

[@johnnunn8688]

As a Brit, I’d say my country is the greatest. I do know though, that it’s not now true, even though I think it is. I’ve no idea of the veracity of this but there’s just been a survey that says that over 51% of ‘Americans’, don’t think the US is the greatest country 🤷‍♂️.

[@ronti2492]

Oh, I did the same thing, got asked to deploy to Iraq ( =Australian Army) but didn't discuss it with my wife...I laid low for a day, got my will and other stuff done, then told her saying ' I had orders'! I so got the fall out from that, so I too felt the back blast Mr Romesha!

[@brianloerzel1936]

Thank you Sir for your service, your bravery and your sacrifices. I won’t forget the men and women who gave everything for their country!

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

National treasure! Thank you for your service.

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

One thing I learned in the Marines (1967-1973) is that they don't often send you where you WANT to go. Instead, they send you where you (or your MOS) is NEEDED.

[@Kyoki_Uchiha]

First and foremost, from my family and sons, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🫡 Watching this with my Uncle, Desert Shield vertern, he said that hearing: "we'll follow you anywhere Sgt. Ro" told him everything he needed to know about Sgt. Romeshea and those good men. You are all amazing, Every Single One of you that has served and sacrificed for us to maintain our safety and freedom. Nothing we ever do will be enough to show how much we appreciate every American Soldier, past and present 🫡🇺🇲💪🏽

[@wickedsmokr6934]

This man is a true American along with everyone who served with him and before him a true hero a badass an operator... an American soldier

[@toddwheeler1526]

God bless America for men like these. MEN OF STEEL WITH HEARTS OF GOLD. FOR THE BROTHERHOOD.

[@MrGingerFatCat]

Humbled truly humbled

[@Angry.Dinosaur]

Thank you, sir, for your service. My apologies about your comrades and the painful memories you must endure. Sometimes, the price of having the honor of knowing someone is to lose them. I hope you find peace in knowing how they enriched your life.

[@jamsheeddevotee7588]

Had the pleasure of meeting this man when I was in high school

[@jimgandee2570]

It’s just not possible to repay these brave soldiers. Thank you!

[@thesnapperlapper2559]

Glad these people are on my team

[@leroymorris6036]

Thank you for your service!

[@xvsj5833]

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice to answer the call to serve ❤🇺🇸

[@No_ReGretzky99]

Man I'm just a little baby or something but this had me tearing up the whole time I can see the hurt in this brother's heart man hey man five guys in a thousand miles you did pretty damn good brother it's one thing you don't got to worry about in the military is so I'm going to take too long to find a few volunteers cuz that would have been me if I would have been able to go to the military but I had a seizure at 18 and I tried to go to the Marines at 19 but thank you for bringing everybody home I know that's important to all you guys and I know the families appreciate it thank you for all your bravery and yourself less Acts❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jscho8674]

Hero. Absolute hero. God bless you, Sir.

[@JohnSmith-ym8sn]

True AMERICAN HEROES, Thank you for your Service and Courage.

[@tedbeaver2394]

I read his book: unbelievable heroism!!

[@ogmc4152]

Its a warm feeling knowing there's still real heroes out there !

[@victorzezas8522]

Bless our Service Men & Veterans 🇺🇲

[@boffadeez173]

🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR BELOVED NATION🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@sheilalarkin1291]

Much respect🇺🇸God Bless all vets🙏🏼I will never let America forget your sacrifices. 29Mar Vietnam Vets Day! Thank you for your service.

[@johnbelus7828]

I don't have the words of gratitude to soldiers like this. The soldiers men and women that serve our country are my F%%king heros and TRUE patriotic americans. I see VERY FEW true patriotic politicians.😢😢😢

[@chuckspace2700]

Thank you. For everything I have

[@aaronrodden8121]

GOD bless you brother and our fallen brothers!! I pray for peace upon your mind and memories as soon as you're ready for it! Much love and respect Sgt!

[@gleadr6869]

"Who put this place here" - is exactly what the unit I was with were asking when Keating was hit. Immediately began prepping to convoy up there.

[@chillis28]

Much respect Sir!

[@davidriemer7586]

True American hero’s. All honor to them!

[@seanflynn5598]

He's a hero & warrior.Thank you!! Funny the army actually asked him to talk to his wife 1st.

[@randonsoderstrom3647]

I met Delaney. He told the story almost exacty how it was told in this video. I couldnt believe the story. How these guys fought back was incredibly humbling.

[@markthiergartner1955]

Thank you Hero. You are a true Hero leading Hero’s. God Bless you all

[@brettwhitesides7595]

Thank you Sir for your sacrifice. Uncommon valor seems to be common for Heros, I am humbled.

[@travisingraham7116]

SOON as i heard "cop keating" from the documentary i knew this was going to be a hell of a story. True hero man tysm i hope all is good bro much love

[@zacteakell4373]

The production has gotten notably better. Perfect story to put a cherry on top. Congrats and thnx for the grind and the content!

[@dave3156]

Thank you for your service and sharing what was obviously a very painful story.

[@PrimalGemini85]

It is and has been an honor to share the uniform with men like C.R. As I retire and look to the future, it’s all about the legacy we leave behind and what we carry forward into the future.

[@jamesc869]

Bless this man!!!!!!!!

[@wesh2813]

Nothing but chills and gratitude.. thank you again

[@wrongway6100]

@Clint Romesha you're aging great brother. Mansfield TX

[@dtiebel9794]

This man is a well oiled killing machine and a vulnerable soul all at the same time. This story had me gripped.

[@frankhinkle5772]

Welcome home Staff Sergeant Romesha. Thank you for your service and for bring all of your troop home.

[@michaelwilmott5530]

Ssgt, as an 11 bravo who served with the 10th Mountain Division, 1st battalion 87th Infantry regiment in OIF 4. I would battle Satan himself and pound on Hells door by your side. No questions asked. I salute 🫡 your sir.

[@rob2326]

This hero is an absolute gentleman! Thank you for your service sir.

[@andysmith8761]

WOW. Unbelievable commitment to fellow soldiers.

[@torealexandersen2179]

Bravery and honor, you and your brothers have all my respect. Thank you

[@1960Sawman]

Great interview. Thank you, Clinton Romesha, for your service to our country.

[@kennethli4603]

Thx for your service. You are a hero.

[@bradjustad3527]

Great young man from a great family of service men. And he serviced with a great platoon !! WELL DONE !!

[@cindymcmurray6879]

So sorry you and the guys had to go through this. Thank you All.

[@juliefeasal8878]

Thank you, sir, for your service, for everything you have done! May God bless you!

[@Jeschitown]

truly an incredible story good bless you and your everyone in the unit wow

[@ryanr6607]

Thank you for your service

[@benjaminZ20]

Thank you for your service... Your a bad ass and you are an example for others to aspire to... I will never forget

[@caseyalbiero7004]

Thank you for your service sir ❤

[@Idaho4x4Bronco]

You're a hero, and we love you for everything you've done. God bless and thank you for your service.

[@adamdecker5785]

Hey soldier, glad you made it, sir, thank you and your soldiers and family for your service. P.s, has any body ever told you that you are a look a like to senator Marko Rubio......

[@cs1989bro]

Wooowwww!! Appreciate you soldiers!!

[@charlesbryson7443]

A true warrior, you and all involved.

[@dorinb4085]

Wow what a inspiring and patriotic testimony!❤

[@GGGZEEE]

Staff Sergeant Romesha, God bless you all. Forever grateful.

[@OscarLimaMike]

Respect. Well done. You could have easily been completely over run. Remaining in the fight against overwhelming odds saved you. Again, much respect. Salute.

[@agnesmaloco2818]

Thank you sir

[@scampypantzeagleboy5868]

Gzz like he never left!😢 crying 😭 thank u bud