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Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan and an Army veteran jointly hold a framed flag and smile for a photo.

Medal Moment

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan inducts Medal of Honor recipient and former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Oct. 2, 2018. DOD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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Tags: Medal of Honor, Shanahan, Veterans, afghanistan, Deputy Defense Secretary, Army
Credit: Amber I. Smith VIRIN: 181002-D-SV709-0194.JPG

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