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Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson receives the nation's highest award for military valor.

By Sgt. Mikki SprenkleOctober 16, 2013

Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson receives the nation's highest award for military valor. — 1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson receives the nation's highest award for military valor. — 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno watches President Barack Obama award the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. William D. Swenson of Seattle, Wash., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 1... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson receives the nation's highest award for military valor. — 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaks with family members of former Army Capt. William D. Swenson during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Mikki L. Spren... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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