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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Medal of Honor recipients pose for a group photo shortly before the opening ceremony of the Medal of Honor Convention at Soldier Field, Chicago, Sept 15, 2009.

Medal of Honor recipients pose for a group photo shortly before the opening ceremony of the Medal of Honor Convention at Soldier Field, Chicago, Sept 15, 2009.

Medal of Honor recipients pose for a group photo shortly before the opening ceremony of the Medal of Honor Convention at Soldier Field, Chicago, Sept 15, 2009.

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