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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Army general pins the Medal of Honor to the chest of a soldier as a few other soldiers stand in line to also receive the honor.

Ceremony Honor

Army Gen. John Pershing pins the Medal of Honor to recipient Pfc. Charles Barger during a ceremony for several soldiers at his headquarters in Chaumont, France, on Feb. 7, 1919.

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