August 8th 2012 News Today

All fted that study. >> you are about to meet a true american hero. captain florent groberg saw a suicide bomber approaching him and his comrades in afghanistan, and instead of running the other way, he rushed right after the attacker. tackling him to the ground. the vest exploded, captain groberts act saved countless lives. that earned him the medal of honor. joining me now, recipient of the medal of honor. what an honor, indeed, it is to have you here, captain. thank you for joining us. you sa...

Captain florent groberg. acts of gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, serving as a personal security detachment commander, 4th infantry brigade combat team, 4th infantry division during combat operations against an armed enemy in kunar province in afghanistan on august 8th, 2012. consisting of several senior leaders to include two brigade commanders, two battalion commanders, two command sergeants major and an afghanistan national army brigade commander. as they a...