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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, right, presents a Bronze Star medal with V device for valor to Air Force Staff Sgt. David Carden during an award ceremony on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Carden received the award for his actions during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, right, presents a Bronze Star medal with V device for valor to Air Force Staff Sgt. David Carden during an award ceremony on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Carden received the award for his actions during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, right, presents a Bronze Star medal with V device for valor to Air Force Staff Sgt. David Carden during an award ceremony on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Carden received the award for his actions during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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