Veterans from Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, listen to President Obama speak at a White House ceremony Tuesday. Their unit received the Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during the Vietnam War while rescuing members of Charlie Company, 1st Cavalry Division, who were trapped by enemy fighters. Photo credit: Nate D. Herring. See more: President cites heroism of 11th ACR troopers in Vietnam /-news/2009/10/20/29055-president-cites-heroism-of-11th-acr-troopers-in-vietnam/

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