Photos By Rhonda Apple Army Maj. Ben Richards pauses during a standing ovation from the audience after receiving the Purple Heart Medal in a ceremony March 22 at George Washington University, before the Stand For The Troops benefit concert, raising awareness for post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Richards was discharged as a result of PTSD after serving 16 years. He also was diagnosed with TBI from injuries sustained while deployed to Iraq in 2007. Former soldier awarded Purple Heart at benefit concert 140322-A-DQ287-154

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