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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel shakes hands with Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, one of 24 of the most recent Medal of Honor recipients, during a ceremony to induct all of them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. All recipients are Army veterans; only three are living. Army Secretary John M. McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno joined Hagel.

Hagel Hosts Ceremony for Medal of Honor Recipients at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel shakes hands with Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, one of 24 of the most recent Medal of Honor recipients, during a ceremony to induct all of them into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, March 19, 2014. All recipients are Army veterans; only three are living. Army Secretary John M. McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno joined Hagel.

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