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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Five men in uniform stand side by side at attention. Dozens of other men stand at attention behind them.

Receiving Medals

Left to right: Army Capt. John E. Stewart, Army 1st Lt. John L. Jerstad, Army 1st Lt. Benjamin B. Klose, Army 1st Lt. James A. Latene and Army 1st Lt. George J. Reuter receive Air Medals during a ceremony in Cairo, March 3, 1943.

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