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Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter holds back tears as he tells his story during a ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter holds back tears as he tells his story during a ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter holds back tears as he tells his story during a ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

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