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Medal of Honor recipients Army Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, left, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, center, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia stand after the playing of the Army song during a ceremony to induct them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted the ceremony to honor all 24 Army veterans who received the medal; Rodela, Morris and Erevia are the only living recipients.

'HEROES' CEREMONY

Medal of Honor recipients Army Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, left, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, center, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia stand after the playing of the Army song during a ceremony to induct them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted the ceremony to honor all 24 Army veterans who received the medal; Rodela, Morris and Erevia are the only living recipients.

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