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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, the newest Medal of Honor recipient, at a ceremony for the soldier at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013. Pentagon officials recognized Staff Sgt. Carter, the fifth living recipient of the military's top honor, for his valor on Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009.

HANDSHAKE WITH HONOR

Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, the newest Medal of Honor recipient, at a ceremony for the soldier at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013. Pentagon officials recognized Staff Sgt. Carter, the fifth living recipient of the military's top honor, for his valor on Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009.

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