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Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, presents Ghost Army member Bernard Bluestein, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., with a medal during a ceremony to honor members of the secretive WWII-era unit with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, presents Ghost Army member Bernard Bluestein, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., with a medal during a ceremony to honor members of the secretive WWII-era unit with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. At left is fellow Ghost Army member Seymour Nussenbaum of Monroe Township, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Ghost Army members John Christman, of Leesburg, N.J., second from left standing, Seymour Nussenbaum, of Monroe Township, N.J, in wheelchair at left, and Bernard Bluestein, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., in wheelchair at right, join military and congressional officials as members of their secretive WWII-era unit are presented with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
A medal is displayed during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Bernard Bluestein of Hoffman Estates, Ill., seated, speaks during a ceremony to honor him and fellow members of the Ghost Army, secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
This photo provided by the Ghost Army Legacy Project shows a Jeep getting new bumper markings for special effects For decades, their mission during World War II was a secret. With inflatable tanks, trucks and planes, combined with sound effects, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting, the American military units that became known as the Ghost Army helped outwit the enemy. Now, they are being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (National Archives/Ghost Army Legacy Project via AP)
Bernard Bluestein, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., talks with well-wishers after a ceremony to honor members of their secretive WWII-era unit with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Ghost Army member John Christman, of Leesburg, N.J., center, talks with well-wishers after a ceremony to honor members of their secretive WWII-era unit with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth speaks during a ceremony to honor members of the Ghost Army, a secretive WWII-era unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
This photo provided by the Ghost Army Legacy Project shows inflatable tanks in March, 1945. For decades, their mission during World War II was a secret. With inflatable tanks, trucks and planes, combined with sound effects, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting, the American military units that became known as the Ghost Army helped outwit the enemy. Now, they are being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (National Archives/Ghost Army Legacy Project via AP)
This photo provided by the Ghost Army Legacy Project shows a photo of Operation Viersen Aerial in March 1945. For decades, their mission during World War II was a secret. With inflatable tanks, trucks and planes, combined with sound effects, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting, the American military units that became known as the Ghost Army helped outwit the enemy. Now, they are being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (National Archives/Ghost Army Legacy Project via AP)
Ghost Army member Seymour Nussenbaum, of Monroe Township, N.J, talks with well-wishers after a ceremony to honor members of their secretive WWII-era unit with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)