VIDEO: USC CIR hosts Medal of Honor recipient
Watch Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Carter’s full discussion.
http://ondemand.usc.edu/SSW/Play/736383cb737c407bb6d2365e79c563d01d
Medal of Honor recipient talks about post-traumatic stress
by Claudia Bustamante
The recognition and praise associated with a Medal of Honor for heroics during one of the deadliest battles in Afghanistan does not come easy to Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter. But that is starting to change.
“I’ve learned to accept it because I now have a new mission,” he said.
Speaking to more than 100 people Tuesday at the University of Southern California, Carter said he wants to use his newfound attention to destigmatize the invisible wounds of war—post-traumatic stress disorder.
“One of the things that prevent these individuals from seeking help is that they’re worried they’ll be treated different,” he […]