Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Capt. Florent
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Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Capt. Florent “Flo” Groberg pays tribute to those who were killed in action at th Fenty Memorial while visiting Operating Base Fenty with the chairman's USO Holiday Tour, Dec. 24, 2017. After medically retiring as a captain, Groberg returned as a symbol of bravery and resiliency for the soldiers of this base. Now, Groberg wears the Medal of Honor around his neck for his actions in nearby Asadabad on Aug. 8, 2012, when he was severely injured attempting to stop an attack on his patrol by suicide bombers. Dunford and Troxell, along with USO entertainers, visited service members who are deployed during the holidays. This year’s entertainers are Chef Robert Irvine, wrestler Gail Kim, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, actor Adam Devine, country musician Jerrod Niemann, and WWE Superstars “The Miz” and Alicia Fox. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro/Released)
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