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Robbie Miller gets his due, finally.

September 9th, 2010 | Comments Off

We’ve been advocating for the administration, Bush or Obama, to recognize the heroism of SSG Robbie Miller for some time. It’s happened. White House On October 6, President Barack Obama will award Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Miller will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. 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. Staff Sergeant Miller’s parents, Phil and Maureen Miller will join the President at the White House to commemorate their son’s selfless service and sacrifice. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Robert Miller was born on October 14, 1983, in Harrisburg, Pa. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Heroes, Military, Robbie Miller, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor

Ten Heroes Needing Recognition

February 21st, 2008 | 6 Comments

Every now and then you read a plaintive cry in one media outlet or another about the lack of heroes in the War on Terror. The sad truth is that when a man or woman is a hero both the military and the media fail to cover the story. Many heroes’ stories are found only in the Military Times or the Times version for their branch of service. I’ve covered just over 300 stories here at America’s North Shore Journal and each and every one cries out for more recognition. Here are the stories of ten American heroes whose stories, I believe, call for far greater recognition than they have received. Should each one of these brave men be a candidate for a future Medal of Honor? The MoH’s for this … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, Heroes, Lists of Tens, Military, Original writing, Robbie Miller, Ross McGinnis, War on Terror, WOT Heroes

Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller

February 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment

I have created a category for Robbie Miller so that we can track this hero’s story. Special Ops Command Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, 24, was killed in action Jan. 25 as a result of enemy fire while conducting combat operations near Barikowt, Afghanistan. He was a Special Forces weapons sergeant assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). Miller was born on October 14, 1983 in Harrisburg, Penn., and his military records list his home of record as Iowa. He volunteered for military service and enlisted in the Army on Aug. 14, 2003 in Iowa City, Iowa as a Special Forces candidate. He went on to graduate the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2005, earning the coveted “Green Beret.” In 2006, Miller deployed with 3rd SFG (A) in … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Robbie Miller, War on Terror, WOT Heroes

Army Staff Sgt. Robert James Miller

February 1st, 2008 | 5 Comments

No medal listed but the story reads like a citation, DSC or MoH? DVIDS Miller found himself willingly leading a team of Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition soldiers Jan. 25 during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. Insurgents hiding in a structure attacked Miller’s team. A fellow teammate called for close-air support to drop ordnance on the insurgent position, disrupting their attack. When the combined patrol moved toward the structure to check for any remaining enemy threats, insurgents again fired using heavy weapons. Miller’s team captain was seriously wounded within the first minutes of the attack. While his commander was moved to safety, Miller returned fire. At great personal risk to himself, Miller remained at the front of the patrol and continued to lay down suppressive fire … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Robbie Miller, War on Terror, WOT Heroes