Today Army Capt. Florent Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama.
From the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website:

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.

Here is Capt. Florent Groberg’s story in his own words:

“This medal is not about me, it’s about the four individuals that I lost. It’s about them.  It’s about their families.  It’s about true heroes who sacrificed their lives for this country.  That medal represents them.”

Florent followed the rules of engagement and courageously intercepted a suicide bomber by putting himself in harm’s way in an attempt to save his patrol.  When he knocked the bomber to the ground he detonated.

US Army:

As a result of his actions, Groberg sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury. Groberg spent his recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from August 2012 through May 2015. He was medically retired from Company B Warriors, Warrior Transition Battalion, as a captain, July 23, 2015.

Groberg’s actions disrupted both bombers from detonating as planned, saving the majority of lives he was charged with protecting.

Florent’s courage, devotion to his team and humility are inspiring. Like Obama said, “That’s an American we can all be grateful for.”  Thank you Mr. Groberg, and all of those like you.