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President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Master Sgt. Jose Rodela during a ceremony at the White House, March 18, 2014. Rodela received the medal for actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long province in Vietnam, Sept. 1, 1969.

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Master Sgt. Jose Rodela during a ceremony at the White House, March 18, 2014. Rodela received the medal for actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long province in Vietnam, Sept. 1, 1969.

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Master Sgt. Jose Rodela during a ceremony at the White House, March 18, 2014. Rodela received the medal for actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long province in Vietnam, Sept. 1, 1969.

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