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Former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha receives a kiss from his wife, Tamara, at the Pentagon, Feb. 12, 2013, during a ceremony to honor him for receiving the Metal of Honor. The kiss followed a comment that it also was their anniversary.

Former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha receives a kiss from his wife, Tamara, at the Pentagon, Feb. 12, 2013, during a ceremony to honor him for receiving the Metal of Honor. The kiss followed a comment that it also was their anniversary.

Former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha receives a kiss from his wife, Tamara, at the Pentagon, Feb. 12, 2013, during a ceremony to honor him for receiving the Metal of Honor. The kiss followed a comment that it also was their anniversary.

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