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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man with gray hair sits for an official photo wearing a military uniform, a slew of medals on his chest and a Medal of Honor around his neck.

Navy Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale

Navy Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale poses for a photograph in full dress white uniform. He is one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the Navy and wears 26 personal combat decorations, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Distinguished Service Medals, two Purple Hearts and four Silver Star medals in addition to the Medal of Honor. Later, he obtained the rank of vice admiral.

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