09-09-2010, 16:39
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SSG Robert Miller -Medal of Honor
http://charlotte.news14.com/content/...medal-of-honor
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FORT BRAGG -- A Fort Bragg Green Beret is being honored for courage and valor after sacrificing his own life to save the lives of his teammates and 15 Afghanistan national army soldiers.
White House officials say President Obama will award Staff Sergeant Robert Miller posthumously with the medal of honor.
The Department of Defense said 24 year-old Miller was injured during small-arms fire in Barikowt, Afghanistan in January. Miller worked in Special Forces as a weapons sergeant. He was assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group Airborne, which was based in from Fort Bragg, N.C.
According to the Department of Defense, Miller was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 and awarded with the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for courage in the face of the enemy.
He was awarded eight other medals while in service, including the Army Good Conduct Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development ribbons, the Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tab.
Miller is survived by his parents three brothers and three sisters.
The Medal of honor was last given out on September 17,2009. The first one was awarded the Civil War in 1863. It is the highest military decoration bestowed by the U.S. Government.
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Other Headlines
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/09/medal.of.honor/
http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2010...nor-recipient/
http://content.usatoday.com/communit...dal-of-honor/1
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...rd-medal-honor
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09-09-2010, 16:53
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Well Done!!
Well done SSG Miller!! A greatful nation thanks you for your valor and your sacrifice. May you rest in God's peace.
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09-09-2010, 17:06
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Well done, SSG Miller. RIP.
Congrats, 3rd Group.
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09-09-2010, 18:59
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Great to see an SF soldier properly recognized for his sacrifice.
RIP, SSG Miller.
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09-09-2010, 19:04
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Well done, SSG Miller. Rest In Peace.
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09-09-2010, 19:06
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RIP SSG Miller, Vaya con Dios..
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09-09-2010, 20:09
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Rest in Peace, SSG Miller. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice for our brothers. You are a true warrior and hero, and all those who knew you and WILL know about you are better for your being with us and ALL you have done.
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09-09-2010, 20:21
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Strong work Airborne.
Well done.
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09-09-2010, 20:37
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Thoughts and Prayers out for All!! SSG Miller, YOU, and all of the rest, will not be FORGOTTEN!!!
Rest In Peace Brother!!
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09-09-2010, 20:47
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SSG Miller,
Thank you for your extraordinary service, courage and ultimate sacrifice to this nation. Words cannot convey enough.
Rest In Peace.
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09-09-2010, 20:59
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RIP SSG Miller, may God bless and keep you always.
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09-09-2010, 21:01
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Brave soldier that.
Bless you for your service and the honor you've bestowed on your Regiment.
You will never be forgotten.
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09-09-2010, 21:54
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I spoke with my son earlier who went through basic, airborne, sopc and the Q course with SSG Miller. He said he was a good soldier. RIP Soldier. Thank you for your courage and your sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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09-09-2010, 22:28
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RIP SSG Miller. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You are a true Hero to a grateful Nation.
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09-09-2010, 23:41
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Rest easy SSG Miller and thank you for your heroic service. Prayers out to your family, friends and fellow soldiers.
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