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Army Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, left, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, center, and Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, the only three living Medal of Honor recipients of the 24 most recent service members to receive the honor, stand during a ceremony to induct them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted the ceremony for the recipients, all Army veterans.

STANDING TOGETHER

Army Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, left, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, center, and Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, the only three living Medal of Honor recipients of the 24 most recent service members to receive the honor, stand during a ceremony to induct them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted the ceremony for the recipients, all Army veterans.

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