Morning Joe   |  February 12, 2013

Clinton Romesha awarded the Medal of Honor

A former Army sergeant was decorated with the nation’s highest military hone for his bravery in Afghanistan.  Thirty-one-year-old Clinton Romesha was recognized by President Barack Obama on Tuesday for defending an American outpost from hundreds of Taliban fighters.

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>>> afghanistan to receive the medal of honor . the 31-year-old was recognized by president obama yesterday for defending a u.s. outpost. he helped save his former troops.

>> there many lessons. one of them is that our troops should never ever be put in that position. that's what they did for each other and sacrificed.

>> a beautiful ceremony and not to be outdone by his sad. president obama said he was racing around the oval office as well. look how cute. coming up next, business