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President Barack Obama presents Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter with the Medal of Honor at the White House, Aug. 26, 2013, for his actions during the Oct. 3, 2009, battle on Combat Outpost Keating in Nuristan province, Afghanistan.

MEDAL OF HONOR

President Barack Obama presents Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter with the Medal of Honor at the White House, Aug. 26, 2013, for his actions during the Oct. 3, 2009, battle on Combat Outpost Keating in Nuristan province, Afghanistan.

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