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Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan shakes hands with a line of award recipients.

Shanahan Handshake

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan shakes hands with Spirit of Service award recipients being recognized for their contribution to the Defense Department during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 10, 2018. The awards ceremony is part of the annual Public Service Recognition Week. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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