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Former Army Capt. Willliam D. Swenson, recipient of the Medal of Honor, pauses as he offers remarks after he was inducted into the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Oct. 16, 2013. Swenson received the medal for his efforts during combat operations in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Sept. 8, 2009.

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Former Army Capt. Willliam D. Swenson, recipient of the Medal of Honor, pauses as he offers remarks after he was inducted into the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Oct. 16, 2013. Swenson received the medal for his efforts during combat operations in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Sept. 8, 2009.

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