In this file photo dated July 27, 2009, U.S. Army Staff
In this file photo dated July 27, 2009, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha patrols near Combat Outpost Keating in Kamdesh, Nuristan province, Afghanistan. Former Staff Sgt. Romesha was awarded the Medal of... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter receives the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter receives the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor for ... More
U.S. Soldiers with 1st Platoon, Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Soldiers with 1st Platoon, Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pose fora photo at Combat Outpost Keating in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, Aug... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage before his induction into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during t... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention alongside his family while the national anthem plays during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26... More
Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the Hall
Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the Hall of Heroes induction plaque to former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha and his wife, Tamara, during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2013. R... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter speaks about
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter speaks about the attack at Combat Outpost Keating during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awar... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter waves to his
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter waves to his family after being presented with the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Cart... More
Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha and
Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha and his wife, Tamara, prepare to unveil a Hall of Heroes induction plaque during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2013. Romesha, who was assi... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement to the press after receiving the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded t... More
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal, Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, Carter's wife, Shannon, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. ... More
President Barack Obama prepares to bestow the Medal
President Barack Obama prepares to bestow the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, left, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Meda... More
President Barack Obama and the audience applaud U.S.
President Barack Obama and the audience applaud U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter after presenting Carter with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Ca... More
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal, applaud Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Hero... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement to the press after receiving the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded ... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter gives
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter gives his remarks during U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Cart... More
An audience member records President Barack Obama conveying
An audience member records President Barack Obama conveying the heroics of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter during the Medal of Honor ceremony in Carter's honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter with the Medal of Honor flag during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter gives
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter gives his remarks during U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Cart... More
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal gives his remarks during Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter ... More
President Barack Obama conveys the heroics of U.S.
President Barack Obama conveys the heroics of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter to the audience gathered for the Medal of Honor ceremony in Carter's honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2... More
Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell
Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell applauds Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter during Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Ca... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter talks about
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter talks about the support from his family during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Me... More
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal welcomes prior recipients of the Medal of Honor during Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington... More
From left, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary
From left, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III applaud after former Staff Sgt. Clinton R... More
President Barack Obama applauds U.S. Army Staff Sgt.
President Barack Obama applauds U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter after presenting him with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded th... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter laments while
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter laments while speaking about his lost comrades during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, hold the Medal of Honor flag after being presented with it during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.... More
President Barack Obama conveys the heroics of U.S.
President Barack Obama conveys the heroics of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter to the audience gathered for the Medal of Honor ceremony in Carter's honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with Bravo
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment provide security in the Hindu Kush mountains along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, July 11, 2009. (U.S. Army Courte... More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta presents the Medal
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta presents the Medal of Honor Flag to former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2013. Rom... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter gives his statement to the press after receiving the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded ... More
President Barack Obama congratulates U.S. Army Staff
President Barack Obama congratulates U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter after presenting him with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was award... More