Former 101st Airborne soldier to carry U.S. flag at Paralympics

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Former Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun speaks with former SecDef Donald Rumsfeld during a 2006 encounter. Calhoun will carry the U.S. flag at the opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Paralympics, which will be held Friday.

Former Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun speaks with Donald Rumsfeld in 2006. (Defense Department photo)

Heath Calhoun was severely wounded in Iraq, but that has not stopped him from following his athletic pursuits. Calhoun will carry the U.S. flag at the opening ceremonies of the Paralympics in Vancouver. Opening ceremonies for the games, which traditionally follow the Olympics, take place Friday.

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