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U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona pins a Soldier's Medal on Army Lt. Col. David P. Diamond during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Sept. 27, 2016. Diamond received the medal for helping to save lives following the bombings at the Boston Marathon three years ago. Army photo by John Martinez

Soldier's Medal

U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona pins a Soldier's Medal on Army Lt. Col. David P. Diamond during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Sept. 27, 2016. Diamond received the medal for helping to save lives following the bombings at the Boston Marathon three years ago. Army photo by John Martinez

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