Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a ceremony
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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a ceremony honoring former Army Capt. William Swenson with the Medal of Honor and induction to the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, Oct. 16, 2013. Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjagal in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2009. Swenson was leading a group of Afghan Border Police in support of the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division at the time of the battle. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Mulderick /Released)
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