‘A Night With Heroes’ features Medal of Honor recipient

Join the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and other local sponsors for the return of A Night With Heroes, featuring Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha.

The event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc. at 1600 W. Russell St. in Sioux Falls.

Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha is a retired U.S. Army veteran who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in defense of Combat Outpost Keating during the Battle of Kamdesh in 2009, part of the War in Afghanistan. Keating, one of the most isolated and dangerous U.S. Army bases in Afghanistan, was situated at the bottom of a deep valley where the Taliban could observe every movement. When it became evident the base could no longer be maintained, the Black Knight Troop was assigned to dismantle it, becoming the last to enter and the last to depart.

On Oct. 3, 2009, hundreds of insurgents launched a large-scale assault on the outpost. During the following 12 hours, soldiers endured a fierce and unrelenting battle that resulted in eight fatalities and numerous injuries.

Romesha will join the audience for A Night With Heroes to share his story of service and provide a window into the actions taken to defend Combat Outpost Keating. Following his remarks, there will be a brief audience Q&A and a short signature opportunity.

The program will also include a welcome home ceremony for returning service members and a swearing-in ceremony for future service members.

For information on tickets, visit southdakotaalliance.org or contact the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc. at (605) 271-1582.