Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL in Afghan assault

AP via Fox News ^ | 5/24/18 | DARLENE SUPERVILLE

[fortheDeclaration]

He probably got the Navy Cross and was bumped up to the MOH.

[US_MilitaryRules]

Wow! We have the best soldiers in the world! Thanks for your service to all of the American forces.

Thank you President Donald Trump for giving these men the honor they deserve.

[Guenevere]

Thanks
I understand what you’re saying.....it just looked disrespectful when he did it.

[Kartographer]

The President of the United States
Takes Pleasure in Presenting
The Navy Cross
To

Britt Slabinski
Senior Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy
For Services as Set Forth in the Following

Citation:
For extraordinary heroism as Sniper Element Leader for a joint special operations unit conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Anaconda, Sahi-Kot Valley, Afghanistan on 3 and 4 March 2002, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On the evening of 3 March, Senior Chief Petty Officer Britt Slabinski led his seven-man reconnaissance team onto the snow-covered, 10,000 foot mountaintop known as Takur Ghar, to establish a combat overwatch position in support of U.S. Army forces advancing against the enemy on the valley floor. As their helicopter hovered over the mountain it was met by unrelenting rocket propelled grenade (RPG) and small arms fire by entrenched enemy forces. As a result of several RPG hits, a member of Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski ‘s team was ejected from the helicopter into the midst of the fortified enemy positions. The badly damaged helicopter conducted a controlled crash, at which time Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski immediately took charge and established security on the crash location until the crew and his team were recovered to a support base. At this point, Senior Chief Slabinski fully aware of the overwhelming, fixed, enemy forces over the mountain, but also knowing the desperate situation of his missing teammate, now reportedly fighting for his life, without hesitation made the selfless decision to lead his team on an immediate, bold rescue mission. He heroically led the remainder of his SEAL element back onto the snow-covered, remote, mountaintop into the midst of the numerically superior enemy forces in a daring and valiant attempt to rescue one of their own. After a treacherous helicopter insertion onto the mountaintop, Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski led his close quarter firefight. He skillfully maneuvered his team and bravely engaged multiple enemy positions, personally clearing one bunker and killing several enemy within. His unit became caught in a withering crossfire from other bunkers and the closing enemy forces. Despite mounting casualties, Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski maintained his composure and continued to engage the enemy until his position became untenable. Faced with no choice but a tactical withdrawal, he coolly directed fire from airborne assets to cover his team. He then led an arduous movement through the mountainous terrain, constantly under fire, covering over one kilometer in waist-deep snow, while carrying a seriously wounded teammate. Arriving at a defensible position, he organized his team’s security posture and stabilized his casualties. For over fourteen hours, Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski directed the defense of his position through countless engagements, personally engaging the enemy and directing close air support onto the enemy positions until the enemy was ultimately defeated. During this entire sustained engagement, Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski exhibited classic grace under fire in steadfastly leading the intrepid rescue operation, saving the lives of his wounded men and setting the conditions for the ultimate vanquishing of the enemy and the seizing of Takur Ghar. By his heroic display of decisive and tenacious leadership, unyielding courage in the face of constant enemy fire, and utmost devotion to duty, Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/08_WOT/nc_slabinski.htm

[zot]

Thanks for the ping.

[Chode]

[dragnet2]

I can assure you it was not disrespectful. You understand. Those in the military get used to following orders. A way of life in the military. So that young man was doing exactly what he was told to do and that was hold that medal until the comments were completely over, he then, at that point was to hand it to Trump at the time he was supposed to.

Btw, it probably made the officer cringe to pull it away slightly from Trump, but he knew it wasn't time to hand the medal over. Trump is the one who was out of sink. But I won't knock Trump over it. Most people get worn out and stressed simply reading over Trump's itinerary and schedule.☺

[Mears]

“out of sink.”
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I assume you mean “out of sync”

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[Guenevere]

You are very kind to keep explaining this to me.

I felt like the President might have been embarrassed and that makes me sad

[fortheDeclaration]

Thank you for posting this!