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Hero's Hug

Defense Secretary Ash Carter shares an embrace with retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg, a Medal of Honor recipient following a speech during his Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 13, 2015. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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