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Army Sgt. Felipe Pereira stands next to his wife, Candie, after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross at McAuliffe Hall on Fort Campbell, Ky., April 12, 2012.

Army Sgt. Felipe Pereira stands next to his wife, Candie, after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross at McAuliffe Hall on Fort Campbell, Ky., April 12, 2012.

Army Sgt. Felipe Pereira stands next to his wife, Candie, after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross at McAuliffe Hall on Fort Campbell, Ky., April 12, 2012.

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