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Medal of Honor recipient former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts and his wife, Amy, share a moment together during his induction ceremony to the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, July 22, 2014.

Medal of Honor recipient former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts and his wife, Amy, share a moment together during his induction ceremony to the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, July 22, 2014.

Medal of Honor recipient former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts and his wife, Amy, share a moment together during his induction ceremony to the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, July 22, 2014.

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