U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, right, poses with
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, right, poses with members of his family during a promotion ceremony at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April 3, 2013. Krzycki, the aide-de-camp to the under secr... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, second
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, second from right, and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James F. Campbell, left, greet the National Guard Bureau and Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., right, di... 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. 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
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal flys
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal flys to the Port of Savannah, Ga. Sept.4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller/Released)
Close-up photo of the Army Decoration for Distinguished
Close-up photo of the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service that was just presented to former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) for "outstanding public service and support of the Army's missi... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with Ranger candidates who are conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. The p... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, left,
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, left, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. David Krzycki, right, his wife, Alicia, and children, Jackson and Jordan, during a promotion ceremony at the Pentagon's Patriot... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, right,
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, right, and U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, center, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, discuss key issues regarding the fiscal environment with other key leade... 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
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) being
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) being applauded by her husband, retired Navy Capt. Mark Kelly as well as the rest of the audience during her remarks just after she was presented with the Army Dec... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with Ranger candidates who are conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. The p... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, right, the aide-de-camp
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, right, the aide-de-camp to Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, thanks friends and family during a promotion ceremony at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., ... More
U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James F. Campbell,
U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James F. Campbell, right, listens to comments regarding key issues about the fiscal environment at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Va., April 3, 2013. T... 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
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) being
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) being applauded by Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (far right) and her husband retired Navy Capt. Mark Kelly (far left) just after she was presented... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with Ranger candidates who are conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. The p... More
Walter Krzycki, right, attends a promotion ceremony
Walter Krzycki, right, attends a promotion ceremony for his son, U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April 3, 2013. Lt. Col. Krzycki, center, the aide-de-camp to ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, left, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, listen to comments from Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army N... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (far
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (far right) presents the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service to former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) for "outstanding public service and s... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with senior noncommissioned Officers of the Afghan National Army who were observing Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of... More
Jackson Krzycki, left, and his sister Jordan smile
Jackson Krzycki, left, and his sister Jordan smile while being recognized during a promotion ceremony for their father, U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, left, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, meet to discuss key issues regarding the fiscal environment at the Army National G... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal speaks
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal speaks at the Port of Savannah, which is the nation's fourth busiest container port, and the second largest for exports in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 4, 2013. Westphal v... More
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) listens
Former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) listens as Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal gives remarks just before he bestows her with the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service for ... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with the cadre who mentor Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3,... More
Alicia Krzycki, right, enjoys a light moment during
Alicia Krzycki, right, enjoys a light moment during a promotion ceremony for her husband, Lt. Col. David Krzycki, at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April 3, 2013. Lt. Col. Krzycki, the aide-de-c... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, top
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, top right, and U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, top center, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, discuss issues regarding the fiscal environment at the Army Nati... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, joined
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, joined by Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth, the adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard, and Col. Thomas Tickner, the district commander of the U.S. Army Corps of... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal gives
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal gives remarks just before he presents the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service to former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) for "outstanding pub... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with the cadre who mentor Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3,... More
From left, Jordan and Jackson Krzycki help their father,
From left, Jordan and Jackson Krzycki help their father, U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Krzycki, wear epaulets with his new rank during a promotion ceremony at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April 3, ... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal presents
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal presents the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service to former Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Ariz.) for "outstanding public service and support of th... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as Ranger candidates conduct the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. Maj. Gen. Austin S. ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, left,
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, left, and Alicia Krzycki affix lieutenant colonel rank to Lt. Col. David Krzycki's uniform during a ceremony at the Pentagon's Patriot Room in Arlington, Va., April ... 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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as Ranger candidates conduct the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. Maj. Gen. Austin S. ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, left,
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, left, administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Lt. Col. David M. Krzycki, during a ceremony in the Patriot Room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., April 3, 201... 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
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright/Released)
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal administers
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Lt. Col. David M. Krzycki, right, during a ceremony in the Patriot Room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., April 3, 2... 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
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright/Released)
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
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright/Released)
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
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright/Released)
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
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson watches as Ranger candidates conduct the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. Maj. Gen. Austin S. ... 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
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival
A Ranger candidate takes part in the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright/Released)
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson speaks with the cadre who mentor Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 20... More
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson speaks with the cadre who mentor Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 20... More
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson arriving
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson arriving at the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school with Maj. Gen. Austin S. Miller, the commanding general of the Maneuver Center of Excellence ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson being greeted
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson being greeted by Maj. Gen. Austin S. Miller, the commanding general of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (or MCoE) at Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3, 2014. The purpose of ... More
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with
Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson speaks with the cadre who mentor Ranger candidates conducting the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of Ranger school at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 3,... More