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Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Klara Groberg, the mother of Medal of Honor recipient, retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg during his Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 13, 2015. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Meeting Klara Groberg

Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Klara Groberg, the mother of Medal of Honor recipient, retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg during his Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 13, 2015. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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