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Staff Sgt. Edward L. Perez, Air Force recipient of the American Legion’s 2010 Spirit of Service Award, shares the moment with (from left) American Legion National Commander Clarence E. Hill, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and actor-entertainer Ben Stein. Sergeant Perez, along with a member of each of the other services, received the award Aug. 31, 2010, at the organization's 92nd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis. (Courtesy photo/Tom Strattman)