SFC Jared Monti & The Unsung Heroes of Nuristan | The Battle of Hill 2610

On June 21, 2006, a 16-man patrol from 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment (Recon), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, was ambushed by more than 50+ on a mountaintop in the Nuristan Province of Afghanistan after nearly running out of supplies. During the fighting, SFC Jared Monti selflessly gave his life while trying to save a wounded friend. SSG Patrick L. Lybert, PFC Brian J. Bradbury, and SSG Heathe N. Craig, also made the ultimate sacrifice during the battle that day. Though this video focuses more on SFC Monti's story, we honor the others just the same, and they were all great people that we can learn a lot from.
Because of his acts that day (detailed in the video), SFC Jared Monti was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His citation reads:
"Staff Sergeant Jared C. Monti distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a team leader with Headquarters and Headquarters troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, in connection with combat operations against an enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, on June 21st, 2006. While Staff Sergeant Monti was leading a mission aimed at gathering intelligence and directing fire against the enemy, his 16-man patrol was attacked by as many as 50 enemy fighters. On the verge of being overrun, Staff Sergeant Monti quickly directed his men to set up a defensive position behind a rock formation. He then called for indirect fire support, accurately targeting the rounds upon the enemy who had closed to within 50 meters of his position. While still directing fire, Staff Sergeant Monti personally engaged the enemy with his rifle and a grenade, successfully disrupting an attempt to flank his patrol. Staff Sergeant Monti then realized that one of his soldiers was lying wounding on the open ground between the advancing enemy and the patrol's position. With complete disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Monti twice attempted to move from behind the cover of the rocks into the face of relentless enemy fire to rescue his fallen comrade. Determined not to leave his soldier, Staff Sergeant Monti made a third attempt to cross open terrain through intense enemy fire. On this final attempt, he was mortally wounded, sacrificing his own life in an effort to save his fellow soldier. Staff Sergeant Monti's selfless acts of heroism inspired his patrol to fight off the larger enemy force. Staff Sergeant Monti's immeasurable courage and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and the United States Army."
The original version of these videos can be found here: • Medal of Honor: Sgt. 1... . I also just want to point out that the background music will be all over the place a bit since these clips were mixed together from multiple videos.
Another couple great articles that I highly recommend checking out, going into more detail the events of June 21, 2006: wp.yellowribbo... and www.theatlanti...
As much as this channel is for gaming, I really appreciate you guys allowing me to share the stories of our service members and their sacrifices. Your support is always appreciated and I really can't thank you enough for taking the time to learn and honor their stories. Thank you again for keeping them, their families, and their friends in your thoughts and actions.
REMEMBERING
SFC Jared C. Monti (September 20, 1975 - June 21, 2006)
SSG Patrick L. Lybert (September 29, 1977 - June 21, 2006)
PFC Brian J. Bradbury (May 1, 1984 - June 21, 2006)
SSG Heathe N. Craig (June 11, 1978 - June 21, 2006)
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[@DuxburyDan]

On August 26, 2022 Jared’s father Paul Monti passed away at the age of 76. The torture of existence without his son is over and hopefully he will now be together with his son for eternity.

[@Specter502]

Appreciate you sharing that here. Though I was obviously saddened to see the news of his passing, it's impossible not to be happy knowing he's reunited with his son again. He left an incredible legacy. Thanks again for the comment

[@MikeGulf]

What a story. Thank You.

[@Specter502]

Appreciate you brother

[@stephengonzales3276]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Specter502]

Thanks for watching man

[@joesnuffy903]

The man was always with a fat dip in

[@michaelkeister8689]

Climb to Glory!

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