Veteran of the Day — November 28, 2025

Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg

U.S. Army — Afghanistan War
Medal of Honor Recipient
Born: May 8, 1983 — Still living
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland (raised in France & the U.S.)

⚔️ A Living Hero Who Saved Lives at the Cost of His Own

On August 8, 2012, while serving as the Personal Security Detachment Commander for the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg was escorting a group of senior Army and Air Force leaders in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.

As the patrol crossed a small bridge, Groberg spotted a suspicious man moving toward the formation. His instincts — sharpened by combat and duty — kicked in instantly. He confronted the threat head-on.

That man was a suicide bomber.

Groberg tackled him, dragging him away from the formation. The bomber detonated — and Groberg was thrown into the air, sustaining catastrophic injuries to his leg, bone damage, nerve damage, and life-threatening wounds.

But his action saved the lives of multiple American officers and Afghan counterparts.
His sacrifice reduced what could have been a mass-casualty attack.

For his extraordinary heroism, Groberg received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in 2015 — becoming the first foreign-born recipient from the War on Terror.

🎖️ Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Ranger Tab & Airborne Wings

🌟 Life After the Battlefield

After medically retiring, Groberg became a powerful public voice on:

veteran transition
mental health
wounded warrior rehabilitation
leadership and resilience

He has worked with the Department of Defense, veteran nonprofits, and as a keynote speaker across the country. He continues to mentor young soldiers and advocate for those recovering from physical and invisible wounds.

A quiet professional.
A humble leader.
A man who sacrificed part of himself to save others.

🗣️ Reflection

“I just did my job. My team did their job. That day is about the ones we lost, not me.”

Today we honor Captain Flo Groberg — a living testament to courage, sacrifice, and the warrior spirit.

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Today, we proudly highlight Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg, a living hero of Afghanistan whose actions saved lives and whose leadership continues to inspire.

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