[applause] we salute master sergeant carol barker of greensboro, north carolina. as a first sergeant on her medevac unit, she was responsible for more than 100 troops, helped save the lives of our wounded warriors in those critical first hours when life so often hung in the balance. here at the legion, she continues to serve helping homeless veterans come in off the streets and begin their lives anew with a roof over their heads. thank you, carol. where is carol? [applause] we joe grassy, who grew up just outside new york city, after his home town was attacked on 9/11, he left the civilian job and joined the army. a squad leader in afghanistan, he spent most of his time in the 120-degree heat supplying our helicopter crews, and here at the legion he continues to serve helping veterans complete their disability claims, raising a voice in washington for a strong national defense, because he says that some things are worth fighting for, america is worth fighting for. thank you, joe. we are proud of you. thank you, sir. [applause] scott, carol, joe -- they are among t