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In August 2013, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ghazni in Afghanistan was under attack by the Taliban. Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a veteran of the Oklahoma National Guard, the Marine Corps' force reconnaissance community, and the Army's Special Forces, was one of the soldiers who responded to the assault.
During the attack, Plumlee and his team were outnumbered and faced heavy fire. Despite the odds, they sought to seal the breach and repel the attackers. With courage and determination, Plumlee, armed only with a pistol, ran straight toward the chaos and fought back without hesitation.
His actions during the attack earned him the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism. The citation highlights his leadership and valor under intense enemy fire, contributing to the successful defense of FOB Ghazni. Aside from the Medal of Honor, Plumlee was also awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart for his service and sacrifices during the engagement.
Today, Plumlee is retired from the U.S. Army and works as a Business Development Manager at Saab, where he continues supporting U.S. soldiers by helping develop training programs and advanced munitions, showing his ongoing commitment to improving soldier readiness and combat effectiveness.
The conversation about Plumlee's experiences can be found on various podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, and others. Subscribing to The Spear podcast is recommended to not miss an episode about Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee and others.
The Taliban infiltrated fighters dressed in Afghan National Army uniforms during the attack on FOB Ghazni, creating a sixty-foot hole in the perimeter of the camp. This article is available for sharing on various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, and print.
Image credit for this article is provided by Sergeant 1st Class Jared Gehmann.
[1] Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee's Medal of Honor citation: https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?ID=4183 [2] Plumlee's biography on the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website: https://cmohs.org/recipient/earl-plumlee/ [3] Polish GROM commandos' role in the defense of FOB Ghazni: https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Articles/Article/Article/1223512/polish-grom-commandos-play-pivotal-role-in-defense-of-afghanistan-outpost/ [4] History of FOB Ghazni: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/afghanistan/ghazni-fob.htm [5] Plumlee's work at Saab: https://www.saab.com/media/news/2016/09/master-sergeant-earl-plumlee-joins-saab-as-business-development-manager/
During the attack on FOB Ghazni in August 2013, politics and war-and-conflicts were at the forefront, as the Taliban infiltrated fighters dressed in Afghan National Army uniforms, creating a breach in the camp's perimeter. Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a decorated war veteran, showed courage and leadership, earning him the Medal of Honor for his actions during the attack. Today, he continues to support U.S. soldiers in the field of general-news, working for Saab in the development of training programs and advanced munitions.
