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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, awards the Purple Heart to Spc. Trevor Hoover during a troop event at Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 15, 2013. Hagel is visiting the Army post to talk with senior leaders, soldiers and civilian employees.

Secretary Hagel awards the Purple Heart to Spc. Trevor Hoover at Fort Bragg

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, awards the Purple Heart to Spc. Trevor Hoover during a troop event at Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 15, 2013. Hagel is visiting the Army post to talk with senior leaders, soldiers and civilian employees.

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