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Army Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, who was wounded by a bomb blast in Afghanistan on his 10th deployment, gives a thumbs up to the audience, which applauded after President Barack Obama cited him during the State of the Union address, Jan. 28, 2014. Remsburg was a guest in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the speech.

Wounded Army Ranger Acknowledges Applause During State of the Union Address

Army Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, who was wounded by a bomb blast in Afghanistan on his 10th deployment, gives a thumbs up to the audience, which applauded after President Barack Obama cited him during the State of the Union address, Jan. 28, 2014. Remsburg was a guest in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the speech.

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