MEDAL PRESENTATION President Barack Obama presents Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter with the Medal of Honor at the White House, Aug. 26, 2013. Carter, a scout, risked his life during combat operations against an armed enemy in Afghanistan's Nuristan province, Oct. 3, 2009. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 663451-M-TSL37-460.jpg Photo Gallery