Today's Focus:
Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller
SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING
"He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor -- eventually sacrificing his own life to save the lives of his teammates and 15 Afghanistan National Army soldiers.”
- From the White House written statement issued to announce the Medal of Honor being awarded to Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller
President Obama to award Medal of Honor
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"Most Soldiers love being Soldiers ... and when that's threatened, it really threatens their identity."
-Master Sgt. Marshall Bradshaw, the suicide prevention program manager for the National Guard and only enlisted Soldier involved in developing the videos' scenarios to supplement the growing arsenal of training aides which promote life preservation.
Army creates new scenario-based suicide-prevention video
CALENDAR
2010-2013: 60th Anniversary of the Korean War
Sept 15- Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2010
Energy Awareness Month
Depression Education & Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 6: Medal of Honor White House ceremony for Staff Sgt. Robert Miller
Oct. 7: Medal of Honor Pentagon ceremony for Staff Sgt. Robert Miller
Oct. 25-27: AUSA annual meeting
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TODAY'S FOCUS
Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller
What is it?
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. Since the medal's creation in 1862, there have been more than 3,400 recipients; more than 2,000 of those were Soldiers.
What has the Army done?
The White House recently announced the President will present the Medal of Honor to the family of Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller for gallantry in combat demonstrated on January 25, 2008, during Operation Enduring Freedom. President Obama will present the medal during a White House ceremony today at 1:45 p.m. At the time of his heroic actions, Staff Sgt. Miller was assigned to A Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. Staff Sgt. Miller is the second Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for service in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Miller's unwavering courage, at the cost of his own life, embodied the highest ideals of the Army Values. His selflessness and leadership above and beyond the call of duty exemplifies the strength of our Nation.
What events will take place to honor Staff Sgt. Miller?
In addition to today's ceremony at the White House, Army senior leaders will recognize Staff Sgt. Miller, his family and friends in a Pentagon ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7. At this time, Philip and Maureen Miller, Staff Sgt. Miller's parents, will be presented with the official picture and citation, Medal of Honor flag, and the Hall of Heroes plaque will also be unveiled. Staff Sgt. Miller will forever be recognized by the Army and our nation for his demonstration of courage above and beyond the call of duty.
Why is this important to the Army?
The nature of our most recent conflicts is different than those past. Servicemembers distinguish themselves in different ways, and Staff Sgt. Miller distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty - the reason he is the recipient of the Medal of Honor. As long as America is the home of the brave, there will be nominees for the Medal of Honor. As we move into our ninth year of persistent conflict, we're reminded that our men and women continue to serve honorably, selflessly and courageously.
Resources:
Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, microsite
The United States Army Medal of Honor
White House Press Release
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Medal of Honor recommendation process
U.S Army Center of Military History
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STAND-TO! NEWS
ABOUT THE ARMY
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- Duty. Valor. Honor. (Chicago Tribune)
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- Army targets depression during awareness month (The U.S. Army)
- Army’s top NCO visits Third Army (The U.S. Army)
- Army creates new scenario-based suicide prevention video (The U.S. Army)
OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
- NATO airstrike undermines U.S. goals in Pakistan (Washington Post)
- Taliban in talks with Karzai government (Washington Post)
- Afghan reconciliation unlikely without military push (Yahoo)
- Mired in Afghanistan: Together, yet so far apart (Philadelphia Enquirer)
- Pentagon: Over 100 insurgents killed near border (Philadelphia Enquirer)
- Basra SWAT trains in close quarters with U.S. (The U.S. Army)
- Afghan Army opens new artillery training school (The U.S. Army)
OF INTEREST
- Opinion: As Soldier suicides increase, Pentagon must intensify its prevention efforts (Houston Chronicle)
- New Installation Management Command opens (Army Times)
- New website offers public health, healthy living info (The U.S. Army)
- A question of accountability (Stars & Stripes)
- Exchanges: Still no Medal of Honor game sales (Army Times)
- Guard to add forces for better homeland response (The U.S. Army)
- Cadet Command, Recruiting, Guard synergize on jump (The U.S. Army)
WORLD VIEW
- Eight NATO tankers torched in Pakistan (The Guardian)
- Drone attacks 'linked' to suspected Europe terror plot (BBC)
- NATO chief apologizes to Pakistan (Tehran Times)
- Nine killed, 26 wounded in Kandahar blasts (Dawn)
- Times Square bomber says U.S. should 'brace themselves' for war as he receives life sentence (London Daily Telegraph)
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