General John W. Vessey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, presents the Legion of Merit medal to retired Lieutenant Colonel Terry Covington during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Mrs. Covington looks on. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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