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Army Sgt. 1st Class James Lovett stands in formation during an award ceremony hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Lovett received a Joint Service Commendation medal with V device for valor during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Army Sgt. 1st Class James Lovett stands in formation during an award ceremony hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Lovett received a Joint Service Commendation medal with V device for valor during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Army Sgt. 1st Class James Lovett stands in formation during an award ceremony hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno on Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Lovett received a Joint Service Commendation medal with V device for valor during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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