Ssg ty carter and the battle of kamdesh, an excerpt from the outpost heroes ssg ty carter and the battle of kamdesh, an excerpt from jake tappers the outpost. He went on to write a book about that battle with kevin fedarko. The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which occurred 20 miles 32 km away from kamdesh. Ty carter, also a medal of honor recipient, in the outpost. Cnn anchor jake tappers bestselling nonfiction book about the battle. Clinton clint romesha recently received the medal of honor for his actions that day, and another soldier, sgt. A veteran of the war in afghanistan, he was awarded the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of ganjgal on 8 september 2009, in kunar province, afghanistan. Romeshas story would become the subject of the 2016 book, red. Along with the battle of wanat, cop keating is a signature conflict of the war. Ty carter was presented the medal of honor in august 20 by. The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which occurred 20 miles 32 km away. Moh recipients carter and romeshas stories come to screen. Gallegoss son macaiden with the distinguished service cross during a ceremony. It occurred on october 3, 2009, when a force of 300 taliban assaulted the american combat outpost cop keating near the town of kamdesh of nuristan province in eastern afghanistan.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Ty carter, soldier from antioch, to be awarded the medal of. Ty michael carter was born in spokane, washington in january 1980 and moved to californias bay area in 1981. He was awarded the united states of americas highest military honor for his actions at the 2009 battle of kamdesh in afghanistan. Staff sergeant ty carter received the medal of honor for his heroics four years ago in afghanistan, during which the soldiers of black knight troop beat back a taliban attack, but at a devastating. According to carters official medal of honor citation, he received the medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty during a. Army, was awarded the medal of honor for his courageous actions during the battle of kamdesh. Army in 1999, and was posted at various times in germany, south korea and colorado. Eighth anniversary of battle of cop keating the american. Staff sergeant clinton romesha and staff sergeant ty carter were awarded the medal of honor for their actions during the battle.
To honor the fallen soldiers in that battle, some of the soldiers depicted in the illustrations in the abcs of the army wear name tapes bearing. Meyer is the secondyoungest living medal of honor recipient, th. A medal of honor was just awarded to ssgt romesha for his actions in the battle. Jonathan brostrom, and the attack on cop keating in kamdesh. The battle of kamdesh took place in 2009 at combat outpost keating.
It is also the sad and ultimately tragic tale of combat outpost cop keating from when it was first established in 2006 to the final battle that resulted in. Dakota louis meyer born june 26, 1988 is a united states marine. Outnumbered and with taliban overrunning the base, clinton. Jonathan adams, the blue platoon forward observer, look at the village of kamdesh, afghanistan, while on their first patrol out of observation point fritsche, may 2009. Carter after awarding him the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry, monday, aug. Carter expressed a similar sentiment when i interviewed him in. Ty carter, part of the white platoon fire team, 81 cavalry, 2nd stryker brigade combat team, 2nd infantry division, provides overwatch on a road near dahla dam, afghanistan, in july 2012. Aug 10, 2012 this video is a recreation of the attack by antiafghanistan forces on us and afghan national security forces at cop keating and op fritsch in nuristan, afghanistan on october 3, 2009. One of the silver stars was presented to then capt.
Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a scout with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in kamdesh district, nuristan. With enemy fire upon him, carter darted into the fray to deliver ammunition to his brothers in arms. Hunt for bowe bergdahl left 8 us troops dead and 22. List of postvietnam war medal of honor recipients wikipedia. The outpost also has a few highprofile actors, with orlando bloom as 1st lt benjamin keating, and scott eastwood as romesha, and caleb landry jones as carter. Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk. The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the united states. Caleb landry jones, 28, will play former staff sgt. What happened at firebase mary ann the night of march 2728, 1971, was, according to the author of this riveting account, the u. Carter, the latest recipient of the nations highest military honor, hopes to use the award to help others suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, which has afflicted him since a 2009 battle in eastern afghanistan that. Army, the medal of honor for his courageous actions while serving as a cavalry scout with bravo troop, 3rd squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations in kamdesh district, nuristan province, afghanistan on october 3, 2009. Carter, the latest recipient of the nations highest military honor, hopes to use the award to help others suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, which has afflicted him since a 2009 battle in eastern afghanistan that cost eight fellow soldiers their lives. Carter, who will become the fifth living medal of honor recipient for actions in iraq or afghanistan, will be recognized for his actions in the kamdesh district of afghanistans nuristan province on oct.
Battle of kamdesh project gutenberg selfpublishing. The battle of kamdesh took place during the war in afghanistan. While on his first deployment in afghanistan, carter was stationed at combat outpost cop keating in kamdesh district, nuristan province. Apr 21, 2020 the real ty carter makes an appearance in the movie, alongside other soldiers who fought at the battle of kamdesh. An untold story of american valor is a 4 star story of a small corner of the afghanistan war that claimed so many fine young men. Ty carter, veterans of the battle of kamdesh, attended the ceremony.
List of postvietnam war medal of honor recipients military. The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which occurred 20 miles away from kamdesh. The enemy death toll is estimated at between 150 and 200. Both movies revolve around cop keating, a fishbowl of a base at the bottom of. Ty carter on august 26, president barack obama will award carter for his actions as a cavalry scout with the 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations in kamdesh district, nuristan province, afghanistan on octobert 3, 2009. Ty michael carter born january 25, 1980 is a united states army soldier and medal of honor recipient.
Today is the eighth anniversary of the battle for cop keating, which long time readers of the burn pit are familiar with. Americas newest medal of honor recipient staff sergeant ty. The distinguished service cross is the militarys secondhighest award for valor. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is. Army releases report on battle at combat outpost keating. Born into a family with a strong military background, romesha joined the u. Chris cordova, who was a combat medic at cop keating that day.
The battle of kamdesh took place during the war in afghanistan 2001present. Latest medal of honor brings cop keating battle back into. Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a scout with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in kamdesh district, nuristan province, afghanistan on october 3, 2009. Carter received the medal for his courageous actions as a cavalry scout during combat operations in the kamdesh district of afghanistans nuristan province on october 3, 2009.
About 50 american, 20 afghan and two latvian soldiers were stationed at cop keating. You know the sacrifice now 2 post911 medal of honor. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war and is the highest military decoration presented by the united states government to a member of its armed forces. Staff sergeant, medal of honor nominee sees loss, pain. Dave zinn, commander, 2nd infantry brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, presents staff sgt. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor. Ty carters induction into the pentagons hall of heroes, i sat in front of bernadette kirkbonner, mother of sgt. The attack on cop keating resulted in 8 americans killed and 27 wounded whilst the taliban suffered an estimated 150 killed. Ty carter relives intense battle in the kamdesh outpost district in afghanistan we were under attack plot so me waking up i was in my and i woke up. Ty carter, soldier from antioch, to be awarded the medal. The battle of kamdesh was the first battle since the battle of ap bac in 1963 for which two living americans were awarded the medal of honor. Since the april 1975 end of american presence in vietnam. If you arent, you can read my magazine article on the battle and congressional medal of honor recipient clint romeshas role in it by clicking here the battle for cop keating produced a constellation of medals. This video is a recreation of the attack by antiafghanistan forces on us and afghan national security forces at cop keating and op fritsch in nuristan, afghanistan on october 3, 2009.
When the daylong battle was over, eight american soldiers were dead and over 20 wounded in the relentless attack on combat outpost keating. Jul 29, 20 the white house decision to award army staff sgt. Both films will culminate in the battle of kamdesh, which took place oct. Recipient of medal of honor aims to help others afflicted. Sutton teen accepts armys distinguished service cross for. The battle, which took place at combat outpost keating a small army base. According to soldiers who called the outpost home, being at keating was like being in a fishbowl or fighting from the bottom of a paper cup.
Nov 09, 2018 at a remote outpost in afghanistan on oct. Aug 26, 20 president barack obama awards us army staff sgt. The battle for cop keating has come to illustrate the war in afghanistan, where the mission is often as misunderstood by the american public as the remote corner of the planet where its occurred. Staff sergeant ty carter received the medal of honor for his heroics four years ago in afghanistan, during which the soldiers of black knight troop beat back a. Carter, 33, will add the nations highest military honor to a long list of decorations for fighting insurgents in one of the bloodiest battles of the.
Carter received the medal for his courageous actions as a cavalry scout during combat. Ty carter for their heroism during the battle of cop keating the second battle to warrant two such honors since the. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island. When i ask ty carter to discuss combat outpost keating and the battle of kamdesh, read full. Mar 23, 2016 the battle of kamdesh would be one of the costliest battles for the americans of the entire afghanistan conflict as it saw an american outpost partially overrun after an attack by over 300 taliban fighters. Sutton teen accepts armys distinguished service cross for his father, killed 9.
Ty carter with the medal of honor for bravery in afghanistan once again puts the spotlight on the deadly 2009 battle at combat outpost keating. Moh recipients carter and romeshas stories come to screen in. Staff sergeant, medal of honor nominee sees loss, pain, triumph. Carter, who is still on active duty, nor did it respond to a request for comment about its combat readiness near kamdesh in 2009. Oct 03, 2009 staff sergeant ty carter, formerly a marine prior to joining the u. Read the bookshould be an outstanding film based on the siege.
Mar 27, 20 david brostrom, a retired army colonel, said there are a lot of lessons to be learned from the battle in wanat that killed his son, 1st lt. May 04, 2018 the battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming to the big screen. The battle took place on a remote hilltop in quang tin province during the latter days of vietnamization, when open defiance of orders was common among gis. Ty carter, who also received the medal of honor for his actions that day. President barack obama stands with us army staff sgt. Ty carter, 33, will be recognized at the white house on august 26 for his actions during a sustained 2009 battle at a mountain outpost in afghanistan where u. The real ty carter makes an appearance in the movie, alongside other soldiers who fought at the battle of kamdesh. The battle of kamdesh would be one of the costliest battles for the americans of the entire afghanistan conflict as it saw an american outpost partially overrun after an attack by over 300 taliban fighters. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming. Ty carter, a cavalry scout, only hesitated for a moment before tearing into battle. Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a scout with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in kamdesh district.
It occurred on october 3, 2009, when a force of 300 taliban assaulted the american combat outpost keating near the town of kamdesh of nuristan province in eastern afghanistan. Carter to receive medal of honor for actions in afghanistan. Soldier ty carter awarded medal of honor by obama for. Clinton romesha and ty carter were later awarded the. The outpost by jake tapper is a must read for the student of war, the doctrine of counterinsurgency, those wishing to understand afghanistan and why ultimately success has been elusive. The battle of cop keating october 3rd, 2009 youtube. Us soldiers hold back taliban attack on cop keating task. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming to the big screen.
Medal of honor recipient ty carter to speak in pueblo. Jul 30, 20 carter, who will become the fifth living medal of honor recipient for actions in iraq or afghanistan, will be recognized for his actions in the kamdesh district of afghanistans nuristan province on oct. In 1991, his family moved back to spokane, where he graduated from north central high school in 1998 where he excelled in biology and art. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Carter the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry, monday, aug. May 01, 20 the battle for cop keating has come to illustrate the war in afghanistan, where the mission is often as misunderstood by the american public as the remote corner of the planet where its occurred. Two medals of honor and nearly a dozen other combat valor awards made b.
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