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Joseph W. Westphal, undersecretary of the Army, makes remarks during a ceremony to recognize Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, the newest Medal of Honor recipient, at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Joseph W. Westphal, undersecretary of the Army, makes remarks during a ceremony to recognize Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, the newest Medal of Honor recipient, at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Joseph W. Westphal, undersecretary of the Army, makes remarks during a ceremony to recognize Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, the newest Medal of Honor recipient, at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

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