“Murph”
1 Mile Run
100 Pull Ups
200 Push Ups
300 Air Squats
1 Mile Run
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Why we WOD:
Lt. Michael Murphy Medal of Honor Citation
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special
reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Afghanistan
on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate a high-level
anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated
extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of
Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan.
On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled
area, Lieutenant Murphy’s team was discovered by anti-coalition militia
sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. As a
result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged his four-member team.
Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his
men in engaging the large enemy force. The ensuing fierce firefight
resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all
four members of the team. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating
exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage
his men.
When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant
Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered
teammates. Realizing the impossibility of communicating in the extreme
terrain, and in the face of almost certain death, he fought his way into
open terrain to gain a better position to transmit a call. This
deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct
enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his headquarters, Lieutenant
Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location
and requested immediate support for his team.
In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until
he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and
for the cause of freedom. By his selfless leadership, courageous
actions, and extraordinary devotion to duty, Lieutenant Murphy reflected
great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the
United States Naval Service.
