Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Leroy Petry, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, signs a munition attached to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2017. Petry received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest medal for valor, for his actions in a battle on May 26, 2008, in Afghanistan; he picked up a live grenade and attempted to throw it back at the enemy when it exploded, completely destroying his right hand. His actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Leroy Petry, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, signs a munition attached to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2017. Petry received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest medal for valor, for his actions in a battle on May 26, 2008, in Afghanistan; he picked up a live grenade and attempted to throw it back at the enemy when it exploded, completely destroying his right hand. His actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier) Stock Photo
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10 August 2017

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