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. Army staff sergeant noted for his heroic actions during the battle of kamdesh, a key moment during the war in afghanistan. Stoney portis mals, the last officer to command cop keating, are told in a new book by cnn correspondent jake tapper 91, the outpost. 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. President barack obama yesterday awarded romesha the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of kamdesh on oct. Consider first reading red platoon by clinton romesha. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha and the battle of. The outpost that never should have been in a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating.
Outpost tells battle story of medal of honor nominee. Feb 20, 20 jake tapper is the anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn and the author of the outpost. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the outpost. The location was a trap, evident from the moment romesha s unit arrived in may 2009. Tomorrow is the medal service for another american hero, former navy seal sniper chris kyle. Clinton romesha gets emotional telling cnn s jake tapper about trying to save a close friend during the battle in afghanistan.
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. The uncommon valor of clint romesha jake tapper interviews former staff sgt. Medal of honor recipient thinks about men he was not able to save. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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 says clinton romesha, who will be awarded the medal. With so many troops and assets deployed to iraq, those in afghanistan had to make due. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hillary clinton on the lead with jake tapper still4hill. An untold story of american valor, perhaps the finest book we have. Cnn anchor jake tapper has been on a yearslong quest to. Clinton romesha earned the same for his defense of co keating in february. President obama said on friday that clinton romesha will receive the medal of honor next month. Army staff sergeant clinton romesha, whose heroics.
Clint romesha and other soldiers talk about taking their post back from the taliban in afghanistan. 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. And jake s complete profile of clint romesha will air tonight at 8. Apr, 2016 medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to war. Medal of honor recipient lobbies to stop overprescribing. The twoway during a firefight in afghanistan, thenstaff sgt. 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.
We are the ones that are supposed to hold them accountable, tapper told the steve malzberg show on. Outpost tells battle story of medal of honor nominee the latest medal of honor will be awarded on monday to former army staff sgt. Obama awards medal of honor to clinton romesha the new york. 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.
Read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a. Oct 22, 20 cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joined the network in january 20. An untold story of american valor, which also chronicled eight american service members. The uncommon valor of clint romesha will air thursday, february 7th at 10pet on cnn. Jake, i know that youve got a great relationship with romesha. Cnns tapper 91 tells the stories behind the outpost. For more about ty carters story from the outpost click here. Clinton romesha books list of books by author clinton romesha. An untold story of american valor by cnn s chief washington correspondent jake tapper, the outpost chronicles the true story of the 53 u. Medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to war. A medal of honor was just awarded to ssgt romesha for his actions in the battle. 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. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha sees fellow. I didnt want to do a book about the individual perspective of clint romesha, he says, especially since cnn journalist jake tapper had.
Cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joins me now. Cnn s jake tapper reports on medal of honor recipient and former us army staff sergeant clinton romesha. Jake tapper is the anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn and the. I wrote a book about this, about this one outpost, combat outpost, keating. Clinton romesha, who led the battle when combat outpost keating in afghanistan was. On october 3, 2009, sergeant romesha took quick and selfless action while under aggressive fire from the taliban. Read an excerpt from cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper s book, the outpost, detailing romesha s time in afghanistan. 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. Clinton romesha penguin random house speakers bureau.
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 s worst fail ever as he defends trump on. 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. Portis says he has made those kinds of connections at dartmouth. As president obama bestowed the medal of honor on clinton romesha. Tapper was named host of the networks sunday morning show, state of the union, in june 2015. In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost. An untold story of american valor by cnns chief washington correspondent jake tapper, the outpost chronicles the true story of the 53 u. Army in 1999, and was posted at various times in germany, south korea and colorado. Cnn s jake tapper, who chronicled romesha in his book. 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.
The lead with jake tapper, his onehour weekday program. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more nearly 20 years. Tapper traveled to afghanistan twice while reporting the book. But leather and furs may be trends for new yorks fashion week runways, but you wont see either of these in. Clinton romesha is an actor and writer, known for red platoon, range 15 2016 and not a war story 2017. 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. 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. Jake tappers book is meticulously researched, excellently. Aug 21, 20 read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a brutal assault on u. Cnn anchor jake tapper wrote about the attack in his book, the outpost. Romesha was a central figure in tappers recently published book about combat outpost keating, the outpost. Medal of honor recipient thinks about men he was not able. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is. 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. The special, which ties into tapper s recent book the outpost, is based on the actions of u. Cnns tapper 91 tells the stories behind the outpost dartmouth.
In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. Cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joined the network in january 20. 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. Jake tapper has done a marvelous job of writing, and performed a public. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha sees fellow soldiers as heroes. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. If you read jake tapper s book the outpost or at least watch the cnn special on feb. Jake tapper was born on march 12, 1969 in new york city, new york, usa as jacob paul tapper. Cnns jake tapper gets book adapted to hollywood movie. The cast includes a few big names such as orlando bloom and scott eastwood, as well as upandcoming. Jake tapper interviews medal of honor winner staff sgt.
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. In fact, the army was supposed to be closing it down it just wasnt all that high on their list of priorities, acc. Feb 12, 20 speaking to jake tapper, a cnn correspondent who has written a book about the battle, the outpost. She emphasized several times that she is going to work together with bernie sanders. Earlier this year, tapper interviewed former staff sgt.
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. An untold story of american valor jake tapper isbn. 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. 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. It will be held at cowboys stadium in arlington, texas. Cnn to debut jake tapper reports documentary thursday. Clint romesha doesnt carry himself like a recipient of our nations highest. 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. State of the union with jake tapper cnn all you can books. The lead with jake tapper, his onehour weekday program, debuted in march 20. Clinton romesha, who was also the subject of the outpost and also a recipient of the medal of honor. Medal of honor recipient clint romesha on why soldiers go to.
Jake tapper 91 brings the war home to america dartmouth news. An untold story of american valor kindle edition by tapper, jake. 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. The uncommon valor of clint romesha part 3 of the special jake tapper reports. Romesha s story and the stories of the other soldiers whose duty it was to defend the indefensible, including capt. Its not about meit was everybody that day up at cop keating. Congressman mike quigley, thanks so much for your time.
On thursday, the hollywood reporter broke the news that several actors have been selected for the onscreen adaptation of the outpost. Sxsw 2020 schedule based on the bestselling nonfiction book the outpost. Jake tapper began his job as anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn in january 20. Jake tapper says clinton romesha, who will be awarded the medal of honor on february 11, inspires us with his courage and humility. 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.
Taliban out, according to the 673page new book the outpost by former abctv white house correspondent jake tapper. Nearly two months after jake tapper joined cnn, his upcoming weekday show finally has a name. Obama awards medal of honor for valor in afghan battle. The illfated american military base was in a remote afghan valley. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more. Its a story told through the eyes of one of americas bravest. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jake tapper has written perhaps the best book set in afghanistan to date. Eight soldiers died in the battle and 22 were wounded, including romesha.
Jake tapper says new cnn show to be called the lead. One part of the strategy was to build small outposts as the u. Romesha s co didnt choose that godawful location for cop keating. Feb 09, 20 part 1 of the special jake tapper reports. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha sees fellow soldiers as.
515 557 952 1466 156 726 418 716 598 1378 1111 592 519 1112 703 582 822 1084 729 491 973 838 986 79 1430 257 920 800 1264 1094 171 1259 1282 590 63 1307 73 1458 1332 189 1150 244 834 1445 289 1057