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THE HIGHEST HONOR

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta in the East Room of the White House, November 16, 2010.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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