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Defense Secretary Ash Carter stops for a photograph with Medal of Honor recipient, retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg, before the Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 13, 2015. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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