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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A woman wearing a dress and glasses smiles as she accepts the Medal of Honor, encased in a wooden box with a glass top, from former President Obama.

Medal of Honor Ceremony

Dominga Perez accepts the Medal of Honor on behalf of her late father, Army Pvt. Pedro Cano, from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House, March 18, 2014.

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