Florent Groberg

Captain Florent Groberg, a Medal of Honor recipient, shares his experiences in leadership, resilience, and patriotism with diverse audiences. After distinguishing himself through an act of extraordinary valor, Captain Florent Groberg became a Medal of Honor recipient, awarded on November 12, 2015, by President Barack Obama. On August 8, 2012, while serving as a personal security detachment commander in Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, Groberg bravely identified and physically engaged a suicide bomber, preventing a more devastating explosion and saving numerous lives. Prior to his military service, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, in May 2006.

Transitioning to civilian life, Groberg continued his academic pursuits, earning a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Maryland University College in May 2017. Currently, Florent Groberg serves as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense in the National Capital Region. Drawing upon his distinguished military career and his experiences in combat and recovery, Captain Groberg now engages diverse audiences across the country. He shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and patriotism, making him a compelling voice for professional development and inspirational events.