A medal of honor was just awarded to ssgt romesha for his actions in the battle. Clint romesha and other soldiers talk about taking their post back from the taliban in afghanistan. On thursday, the hollywood reporter broke the news that several actors have been selected for the onscreen adaptation of the outpost. According to the book, the outpost by jake tapper, which examines the events leading up to and on the deadly day, romesha exhibited intense courage and determination as the. Jake tapper began his job as anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn in january 20. An untold story of american valor by cnns chief washington correspondent jake tapper, the outpost chronicles the true story of the 53 u. Earlier this year, tapper interviewed former staff sgt. Cnn anchor jake tapper wrote about the attack in his book, the outpost. Obama awards medal of honor for valor in afghan battle.
Tapper was named host of the networks sunday morning show, state of the union, in june 2015. Read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a. Clint romesha doesnt carry himself like a recipient of our nations highest. Cnn chief washington correspondent jake tapper cnn former staff sergeant clint romesha, who will be awarded the medal of honor by president barack obama in a white house ceremony monday afternoon, will also be honored by the obamas as a guest of the first lady at tuesday nights state of the union address, administration officials tell cnn. She emphasized several times that she is going to work together with bernie sanders. Cnn anchor jake tapper tells steve malzberg on newsmax tv that viewers can expect for him to ask the tough questions on his new program for the 24hour news network. I didnt want to do a book about the individual perspective of clint romesha, he says, especially since cnn journalist jake tapper had. But leather and furs may be trends for new yorks fashion week runways, but you wont see either of these in. Romesha was a central figure in tappers recently published book about combat outpost keating, the outpost. For more about ty carters story from the outpost click here.
Cnn anchor jake tapper has been on a yearslong quest to. With so many troops and assets deployed to iraq, those in afghanistan had to make due. Medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to. Feb 12, 20 speaking to jake tapper, a cnn correspondent who has written a book about the battle, the outpost.
An untold story of american valor, perhaps the finest book we have. Titled the outpost, the upcoming film by millennium media is expected to start production in august and is based on cnn anchor jake tapper s bestseller of the same name. Jake tapper has done a marvelous job of writing, and performed a public. Clinton romesha tells cnn s jake tapper about seeing the dangerous location of. Starting point with soledad obrien airs weekdays from 7am to 9am et on cnn. Clinton romesha books list of books by author clinton romesha. Medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to war. The uncommon valor of clint romesha will air thursday, february 7th at 10pet on cnn. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha sees fellow soldiers as heroes. In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost. The lead with jake tapper, his onehour weekday program.
Army staff sergeant clinton romesha, whose heroics. An untold story of american valor is a 4 star story of a small corner of the afghanistan war that claimed so many fine young men. Portis says he has made those kinds of connections at dartmouth. Tonight on cnn, newly minted cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper takes a look back at one of the deadliest days of the war in afghanistan. Jake tapper has written perhaps the best book set in afghanistan to date. Jan 11, 20 according to the book, the outpost by jake tapper, which examines the events leading up to and on the deadly day, romesha exhibited intense courage and determination as the outnumbered u. May 03, 2018 titled the outpost, the upcoming film by millennium media is expected to start production in august and is based on cnn anchor jake tappers bestseller of the same name. I didnt want to do a book about the individual perspective of clint romesha, he says, especially since cnn journalist jake tapper had already written a book, titled the outpost, about. Sxsw 2020 schedule based on the bestselling nonfiction book the outpost. President clinton, because people have a certain respect for and recognition of the dignity for the office of the president. An untold story of american valor reprint by tapper, jake isbn.
Cnns tapper 91 tells the stories behind the outpost. Read an excerpt from cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper s book, the outpost, detailing romesha s time in afghanistan. I wrote a book about this, about this one outpost, combat outpost, keating. Cnn journalist jake tapper wrote extensively about romesha and his comrades in his recent bestselling book the outpost, a chronicle of the armys imperiled combat outpost keating.
On october 3, 2009, sergeant romesha took quick and selfless action while under aggressive fire from the taliban. Hillary clinton on the lead with jake tapper still4hill. Outpost tells battle story of medal of honor nominee the latest medal of honor will be awarded on monday to former army staff sgt. The cast includes a few big names such as orlando bloom and scott eastwood, as well as upandcoming. Jake tapper s worst fail ever as he defends trump on. The outpost that never should have been in a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. Medal of honor recipient thinks about men he was not able. Feb 20, 20 jake tapper is the anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn and the author of the outpost. Romesha s story and the stories of the other soldiers whose duty it was to defend the indefensible, including capt.
Clinton romesha gets emotional telling cnn s jake tapper about trying to save a close friend during the battle in afghanistan. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is. May 04, 2018 orlando bloom and scott eastwood have signed up to play two heroes of the war in afghanistan in the outpost, adapted from cnn host jake tappers 673page complete history of the legendary. Cnns jake tapper gets book adapted to hollywood movie. Jake tappers book is meticulously researched, excellently. Romesha s co didnt choose that godawful location for cop keating. Jake tapper says clinton romesha, who will be awarded the medal. Army staff sergeant noted for his heroic actions during the battle of kamdesh, a key moment during the war in afghanistan. A friend from campus came up to him as he was having a cup of coffee to say she had seen tapper s cnn profile of romesha, the medal of honor recipient, and it had changed her view of the war and the soldiers who fight it. Army in 1999, and was posted at various times in germany, south korea and colorado. An untold story of american valor by cnn s chief washington correspondent jake tapper, the outpost chronicles the true story of the 53 u. An untold story of american valor kindle edition by tapper, jake.
The twoway during a firefight in afghanistan, thenstaff sgt. Jake tapper interviews medal of honor winner staff sgt. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jake tapper 91 brings the war home to america dartmouth news. The uncommon valor of clint romesha jake tapper interviews former staff sgt. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Consider first reading red platoon by clinton romesha. Cnn s jake tapper reports on medal of honor recipient and former us army staff sergeant clinton romesha. Nearly two months after jake tapper joined cnn, his upcoming weekday show finally has a name. It will be held at cowboys stadium in arlington, texas. Jake tapper, a cnn anchor who wrote a book detailing the firefight, said many key officers at the outpost were away the day of the firefight and romesha.
In fact, the army was supposed to be closing it down it just wasnt all that high on their list of priorities, acc. Clinton romesha penguin random house speakers bureau. Apr, 2016 medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to war. Congressman mike quigley, thanks so much for your time. In 2009 clinton romesha of red platoon and the rest of the black knight troop were preparing to shut down command outpost keating, the most remote and inaccessible in a string of bases built by the us military in nuristan and kunar in the hope of preventing taliban insurgents from moving freely back and forth between afghanistan and pakistan. If you read jake tapper s book the outpost or at least watch the cnn special on feb. Cnn s jake tapper, who chronicled romesha in his book. Its not about meit was everybody that day up at cop keating. Clinton romesha is an actor and writer, known for red platoon, range 15 2016 and not a war story 2017. Clinton romesha, who was also the subject of the outpost and also a recipient of the medal of honor.
In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. An untold story of american valor jake tapper isbn. Cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joined the network in january 20. Jun 22, 2018 cnn news anchor jake tapper is getting his afghani war book turned into a hollywood action flick with major tinseltown leading men signing on for the action. The location was a trap, evident from the moment romesha s unit arrived in may 2009. Jake tapper says new cnn show to be called the lead. Cnn s jake tapper takes viewers inside the deadly battle at combat outpost keating in an exclusive interview with romesha and others who fought off the taliban attack. Jake tapper says clinton romesha, who will be awarded the medal of honor on february 11, inspires us with his courage and humility. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more. President barack obama yesterday awarded romesha the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of kamdesh on oct. The special, which ties into tapper s recent book the outpost, is based on the actions of u.
Cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joins me now. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha and the battle of. Eight soldiers died in the battle and 22 were wounded, including romesha. Oct 22, 20 cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joined the network in january 20. Taliban out, according to the 673page new book the outpost by former abctv white house correspondent jake tapper. Feb 09, 20 part 1 of the special jake tapper reports.
We are the ones that are supposed to hold them accountable, tapper told the steve malzberg show on. Tomorrow is the medal service for another american hero, former navy seal sniper chris kyle. The illfated american military base was in a remote afghan valley. State of the union with jake tapper cnn all you can books. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more nearly 20 years.
Feb 07, 20 jake tapper says clinton romesha, who will be awarded the medal of honor on february 11, inspires us with his courage and humility. Jake tapper was born on march 12, 1969 in new york city, new york, usa as jacob paul tapper. Apr 29, 2016 speaking exclusively with jake tapper at the lead, hillary said she doesnt consider herself the presumptive nominee but thinks the nomination is in sight. Aug 21, 20 cnn anchor jake tapper has been on a yearslong quest to understand what happened on the morning of october 3, 2009, when 53 american soldiers were overrun by 400 taliban at a remote base in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The lead with jake tapper, his onehour weekday program, debuted in march 20. Outpost tells battle story of medal of honor nominee. Romesha, the medal of honor recipient, is expected to be a guest of first lady michelle obama at the state of the union speech, reports cnn.
President obama said on friday that clinton romesha will receive the medal of honor next month. Jake, i know that youve got a great relationship with romesha. Tapper traveled to afghanistan twice while reporting the book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Cnns tapper 91 tells the stories behind the outpost dartmouth. Aug 21, 20 read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a brutal assault on u. But it could have been so much worse if clint romesha hadnt gone above and beyond to rescue, to protect and to even try to retrieve the bodies of his comrades who did not survive. Jake tapper is the anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn and the. One part of the strategy was to build small outposts as the u. Clinton romesha, who led the battle when combat outpost keating in afghanistan was. The uncommon valor of clint romesha part 3 of the special jake tapper reports. Its a story told through the eyes of one of americas bravest. Hosted by cnn s jake tapper, state of the union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy covering washington, the country and the world. Medal of honor recipient lobbies to stop overprescribing.
An untold story of american valor, which also chronicled eight american service members. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha sees fellow. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the outpost. Medal of honor recipient thinks about men he was not able to save. Stoney portis mals, the last officer to command cop keating, are told in a new book by cnn correspondent jake tapper 91, the outpost. Obama awards medal of honor to clinton romesha the new york. As president obama bestowed the medal of honor on clinton romesha. Clinton romesha earned the same for his defense of co keating in february.
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