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American Soldier Just Back from Iraq Wins Million Dollar Lottery

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American Soldier Just Back from Iraq Wins Million Dollar Lottery
A U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. who just returned from Iraq won a million dollars from a scratch-off lottery ticket, at a time when he and his bride were struggling to buy a home.

A U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. who just returned from Iraq won a million dollars from a scratch-off lottery ticket.

Just when the married couple, Tim and Emily, were in the process of buying a house. Barely.

Now, they've put more money down to reduce their monthly payments and are saving the rest to start a college fund for the future.

Tim remains on active duty at Andrews Air Force Base, with no plans to quit.

"I'm not gonna be any different. The military has giving me a great life, so I'd rather stay that way."

(WATCH the video below, or read the story from CBS News)

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