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President Barack Obama presents White House Military Aide Army Lt. Col. Barrett Bernard with the Defense Superior Service Medal during a departure ceremony in the Oval Office, Oct. 12, 2011.

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President Barack Obama presents White House Military Aide Army Lt. Col. Barrett Bernard with the Defense Superior Service Medal during a departure ceremony in the Oval Office, Oct. 12, 2011.

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