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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nStars & Stripes<\/a> reports (from an Army Times<\/a> article) on SGT Michael Moynihan who, as a Corporal coordinated a defense of his Observation Post and successfully repelled an enemy attack which threatened the flank of his unit’s postions.<\/p>\n Using rocket-propelled grenades, mortars and assault rifles, enemy fighters launched several attacks on his team’s position between Oct. 11-13, 2011, but were thwarted each time, the Army Times said.<\/p>\n Twice Moynihan was said to have been knocked unconscious, but continued to fight after coming to. At least eight attackers were killed, according to the Army Times report. There was no mention of any serious injuries or deaths on his side of the fight.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n From the Army Times;<\/p>\n For three days, the enemy relentlessly attacked Observation Post Shal in Afghanistan\u2019s Kunar province.<\/p>\n And for three days, Cpl. Michael A. Moynihan led his fellow soldiers in a fierce defense of their OP, directing attacks and providing covering fire even though it exposed him to the intense enemy barrage. A mortar hit his position and knocked him unconscious; after he came to, Moynihan continued to lead the fight.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n You should really read the whole Army Times article to get a sense of what this young hero did, as a corporal.<\/p>\n This is the kind of valor that is being stolen every time one of those dickweeds claim an unearned Silver Star. Bravo Zulu, young buck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"