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].
john, an important moment for this country and for us to stop and acknowledge the enormous sacrifice these servicemen took on for this country. to see plumlee s family up there with him receive that honor was special as well. john: posthumously for the other 2 teams. these are solemn ceremonies. they are amazing to behold and honor the people who are responsible for the act of gallantry that led them to be awarded with the medal of honor. i have seen a number of these and they never get old. right back after this. your kindness outshines your highs and lows. your strength can outlast any bad day. because you are greater than your bipolar i, and you can help take control of your symptoms - and ask about vraylar. some medicines only treat the lows or highs, once-daily vraylar is proven to treat depressive,
out numbered, armed with only a pistol. he took them in one by one. time and again sergeant plumlee fought the enemy. insurgents detonated vests right in front of pumly. plumlee hurling him into a wall. when a soldier was wounded. he carried him to safety and administered casualty care before returning to the fight. plumlee organized 3 soldiers to mount an effective defense of the base. clear the area and regain his security posture. his heroic actions gained the recognition of of the highest military commanders including the man who knows about battles. chairman of our joint chiefs
reflects great credit on himself and his unit and the united states army. signed, joseph r. biden, the president of the united states. [silence]. [taps] [silence]. sergeant plumlee please come forward. attention, the president of the united states of america authorized by act of congress march 3, 1863, awarded the medal of honor to staff sergeant
milley who are here today. they saw extraordinary bravery and understand the worst outcome from preventing what would take place. now sergeant plumlee, this recognition has been too long in coming. delayed for you and your family. no one will forget how you sprang into action when the enemy attacked our base. i am grateful for your continued service and dedication to the country. that goes for your wife and children lilly and lincoln as well. it s not just the person who wears the uniform or serves. it s the whole family who serves. sleepless nights. missed holidays. empty chairs and celebrations. the way you give back to your