Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale participate in a ceremony in 1969. The photograph shows Secretary Melvin Laird presenting HM3 Eugene P. Whitbeck with the Bronze Star for his actions against the enemy during Operation Mamaluke Thrust. Colonel Ord, Commanding Officer of the 5th Regiment, is also pictured.

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