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Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, join the audience in singing the Army song at the end of a ceremony to honor the soldier at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, join the audience in singing the Army song at the end of a ceremony to honor the soldier at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, join the audience in singing the Army song at the end of a ceremony to honor the soldier at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013.

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