According to National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation information, on view since the museum’s grand opening in March 2025, Romesha’s exhibit is part of a broader effort to present the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients. Through personal materials, images and storytelling, each exhibit highlights the values and choices that shaped these extraordinary Americans across their lifetimes.

Romesha’s exhibit has his Future Farmers of America jacket on display, which he wore during high school. It features a U.S. lapel pin given to him by his older brother who had joined the Army. Romesha’s uniform is also on display. The inclusion of these personal artifacts helps tell the full life stories of the featured Medal of Honor recipients.

Staff Sgt. Clinton “Clint” Romesha was born in Lake City, California. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1999 and earned the Medal of Honor for his acts of courage and bravery in the face of a withering enemy attack during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009. Despite being wounded and under intense enemy fire, Romesha led a counterattack to regain control of Combat Outpost Keating, which was under attack by approximately 300 Taliban fighters. He risked his own life to help rescue soldiers, preventing further casualties and helping the wounded receive aid. Romesha’s heroism was depicted in the movie “The Outpost,” based on the best-selling book by Jake Tapper.

“The Medal of Honor embodies the values of courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, and patriotism. As visitors would find through Medal of Honor recipients’ life stories featured in the museum’s biographical exhibits, these ideals extend beyond the military and are carried through a lifetime of service and leadership,” said Chris Cassidy, museum CEO and president. “The purpose of these installations are not only to honor America’s heroes and preserve their stories, but to also carry forward their legacies and help visitors — especially younger generations — have a deeper appreciation for how these values can guide their everyday lives.”

Clint Romesha

In 2021, The National Medal of Honor Monument Act was signed into law, paving the way for the monument’s placement in Washington, D.C. Soon, Americans and visitors of every nation will have the opportunity to reflect on the values represented by those whose selfless and courageous actions have served to safeguard freedom and democracy the world over.

Romesha to serve as

co-grand marshal

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient from Minot, has been named one of the grand marshals of the 2025 New York City Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11, along Fifth Avenue.

Romesha, who will represent the U.S. Army in the parade, will join Marine veteran Stephen Peck and Navy veteran and astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams in leading the nation’s largest commemoration of service. This year’s parade marks 250 years of service for the Army, Marine Corps and Navy.

As an ambassador for a veteran-led wireless company that employs and supports U.S. veterans, Romesha continues to share his story and advocate for those who have served through initiatives such as K9s For Warriors and others.