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President Barack Obama in 2015 honored Stone with an Airman’s Medal and Purple Heart, while Skarlatos – who was a member of the Oregon National Guard – received the U.S.

The airman, whose thumb was virtually severed in his struggle with the gunman, will receive the Purple Heart and Airman’s Medal from Defense Secretary Ashton Carter during an award ceremony at the Pentagon on Thursday.

A few hours later, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter had his photo taken with the three men as well, as Defense Department officials presented Airman Stone with an Airman’s Medal and a Purple Heart, Specialist Skarlatos with a Soldier’s Medal and Mr. Sadler with a Medal for Valor.

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James presented Stone with the Purple Heart in recognition of the injuries he suffered, and he also received the Airman’s Medal.

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James presented Stone with the Purple Heart in recognition of the injuries he suffered, and he also received the Airman's Medal.