Medal of Honor: Staff Sgt. Robert Miller
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Oct. 6, 2010: President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to family members of Staff Sgt. Robert Miller. (Fox News)
Oct. 6, 2010: Miller's parents speak to media. (Fox News)
Miller's parents and seven siblings will accept the award for Robert at the <a class="r_lapi" href="http://www.foxnews.com/topics/politics/white-house.htm">White House</a> on Wednesday.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller’s team photo taken in Naray, Afghanistan.
Miller was born on Oct. 14, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pa.
Miller was born on Oct. 14, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pa.
Miller’s parents said when he was a boy he begged them for a BB gun.
Miller’s parents said he was so totally consumed with gymnastics the instructors "would have to throw him out of the gym and say: 'Rob, we're done, we're shutting down. Get out of here,' and kick him out of the gym."
Miller’s parents said he was so totally consumed with gymnastics the instructors "would have to throw him out of the gym and say: 'Rob, we're done, we're shutting down. Get out of here,' and kick him out of the gym."
Robert Miller in Ranger school.
Miller learns to shoot from horseback in a Special Forces training exercise.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller in Afghanistan.
Miller often dressed in traditional Afghan clothing when meeting with tribal elders. He learned to speak the local dialect, Pashtu.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller grew a beard to gain acceptance among the locals. (� Walker Stanberry 2005)
Staff Sergeant Robert Miller, Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller with fellow soldiers in Afghanistan.
Miller is seen in full gear before patrol.
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller near the Torkham border with Pakistan.