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Medal of Honor recipient urges support for PTSD
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-medal-20130827,0,1934824.storyAmid the chaos, Staff Sgt. Ty Carter sprinted through a hail of bullets to resupply troops with ammunition, rescued a wounded soldier trapped under fire, and returned to fight after being hit by shrapnel.
The violent, tumultuous scene was recounted by President Obama on Monday during a White House ceremony awarding Carter the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military citation. Carter is the fifth living veteran of Afghanistan or Iraq to receive the medal for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty; seven others have been awarded posthumously.
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Since his citation was announced in July, Carter, who is stationed with his family at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Seattle, has spoken openly of his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, which many veterans bring home after violent experiences in combat. He has said he wants to eliminate the stigma and shame that discourages soldiers from getting help.
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"Know that they are not damaged; they are simply burdened with living with what others do not," he said. "We are resilient and will emerge stronger over time."
The violent, tumultuous scene was recounted by President Obama on Monday during a White House ceremony awarding Carter the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military citation. Carter is the fifth living veteran of Afghanistan or Iraq to receive the medal for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty; seven others have been awarded posthumously.
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Since his citation was announced in July, Carter, who is stationed with his family at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Seattle, has spoken openly of his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, which many veterans bring home after violent experiences in combat. He has said he wants to eliminate the stigma and shame that discourages soldiers from getting help.
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"Know that they are not damaged; they are simply burdened with living with what others do not," he said. "We are resilient and will emerge stronger over time."
