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. 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
Former Capt. William D. Swenson receives the Medal
Former Capt. William D. Swenson receives the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against more than 60 well-armed, ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. In the background is the wreath honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awa... 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
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
Medal of Honor recipient, former Capt. William D. Swenson,
Medal of Honor recipient, former Capt. William D. Swenson, addresses the media outside of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against more than 60 well-armed, well-positioned ene... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguished... 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
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
President Barack Obama congratulates former Capt. William
President Barack Obama congratulates former Capt. William D. Swenson just after he presented him with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to the wreath honoring their brother, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Donald Sloat, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014.... 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
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 grips the shoulders of former
President Barack Obama grips the shoulders of former Capt. William D. Swenson just after he presented him with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous f... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... 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
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
Chief Warrant Officers 4 Stradley observes the presentation
Chief Warrant Officers 4 Stradley observes the presentation of the Medal of Honor to former Capt. William D. Swenson by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... 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
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
Former Capt. William D. Swenson applauds the fallen
Former Capt. William D. Swenson applauds the fallen and wounded comrades that he fought alongside with in Afghanistan during his Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In si... More
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference just after accepting the Medal of Honor on behalf of his brother Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished himself w... More
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week in Washington, D.C.,... 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
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 gives remarks during a Medal
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of former Capt. William D. Swenson in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against... More
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sept. 17, 2014, in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week. Sloat distinguish... 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
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
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of former Capt. William D. Swenson in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against ... More
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his heroism just after Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins disting... 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
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
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his service just after awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished h... 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
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 bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... 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
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
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... 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
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished hims... 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
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing while on stage just before President Barack Obama awards him with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguishe... 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
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished ... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More