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His valor earned him a Bronze Star Medal with a V for combat. Later in the day, the blast from an improvised explosive device, which struck him across the breastplate worn during combat and ...

The United States' victory brought to an end a long wait for a gold medal for the Americans, who despite sharing the biggest professional league in the game with Canada, have struggled at the inte ...