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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks at a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry as he is inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, July 13, 2011.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks at a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry as he is inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, July 13, 2011.

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