Photo By Sgt. Nelson Robles | Medal of Honor recipient and former 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier Clint...... read more read more
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Medal of Honor recipient and former 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha met with Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to give this current generation of Soldiers an opportunity to meet an honored veteran from the squadron’s history.
Wilderness Dining Facility played host to the luncheon hosted by his former unit. The event allowed Romesha to connect with Soldiers in a casual setting and rekindle the camaraderie he enjoyed while in uniform.
“It’s always great to reconnect with the Soldiers, it’s a brotherhood, a fraternity that you never forget,” Romesha said. “If I could pass one thing to the Soldiers it would be don’t let opportunity pass you by, everyone is capable of greatness.”
Romesha received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Kamdesh on Oct. 3, 2009, while serving as a section leader, Bravo Troop, 3-61, 4IBCT, 4ID, at Combat Outpost Keating, Nuristan province, Afghanistan.
The 53 Soldiers that manned COP Keating were attacked by more than 300 Taliban fighters attempting to overrun the isolated outpost. Romesha risked his own life multiple times during the fight to fend off enemy fighters, resupply his fellow soldiers and protect wounded comrades.
Soldiers casually asked questions while enjoying their meal with Romesha. He asked about the squadron’s standing in Iron Horse Week. Iron Horse Week is homecoming of sorts for current and former members of 4ID. In addition to the competitive events, this week allows former Soldiers like Romesha to reunite with friends and remain engaged in today’s Army.
“This event helps tie the past to the present and allows our Soldiers to see firsthand what we should strive to be,” said Lt. Col. Leo Wyszynski, commander of 3-61.
Romesha's visit also serves as a display of 3-61 and 4IBCT's commitment to the Soldier for Life initiative by welcoming a former member back into the formation.
“I love Fort Carson, it’s like coming home,” Romesha said. “3-61 was my home and I’ll never forget it.”
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 01.28.2015 18:34 |
| Story ID: | 152982 |
| Location: | FORT CARSON, CO, US |
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