Observe

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Army general shakes hands with a soldier wearing a Medal of Honor pinned to his chest as a few other soldiers stand in line to also receive the honor.

Award Ceremony

Army Gen. John Pershing shakes hands with Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Charles Barger after awarding him the honor at his headquarters in Chaumont, France, on Feb. 7, 1919.

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