180525-N-DM308-069 WASHINGTON, (May 25, 2018) Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan delivers remarks during Medal of Honor recipient retired Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Britt Slabinski’s induction into the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at the Pentagon Auditorium. Slabinski was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald J. Trump for his heroic actions in March 2002 during the Battle of Takur Ghar while serving in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)