plumlee joined a small group of american soldiers who moved from cover to counter attack. plumlee engaged another insurgents who charged the group from the rear. the insurgents detonated the suicide vest. plumlee without disregard for his own safety ran to the wounded soldier and carried him to safety and continued to scan for any remaining threats. staff sergeant plumlee's heroism keep with the finest traditions of military service. signed joseph r. biden, the president of the united states. >> [silence].