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Medal of Valor 2023: A closer look

Take a closer look at the 2023 Medal of Valor ceremony, celebrating the bravery of CDCR and CCHCS staff. This video goes behind the scenes of the ceremony and gets the reactions of those being honored.

Video by Pedro Calderón Michel, CDCR Deputy Press Secretary
Office of Public and Employee Communications

Watch the full Medal of Valor ceremony and read the story on the website.

A closer look at the Medal of Valor ceremony in photos

Photos by Clarissa Resultan, CDCR staff photographer, and other OPEC staff.

CDCR secretary Macomber speaks into microphone at a lectern.
CDCR Secretary Macomber addresses the crowd at the 38th annual Medal of Valor ceremony.
Medal of Valor closer look at the honor guard holding flags.
RA McGee CTC Honor Guard.
A closer look during the Medal of Valor as an Honor Guard member opens the California flag.
The Honor Guard presents the flags.
CDCR honor guard marching in front of stage.
RA McGee Correctional Training Center Honor Guard after presenting the colors.
National anthem singers at Medal of Valor 2023.
SInging the national anthem at the beginning of the Medal of Valor.
A CDCR lieutenant speaks at a lectern.
Master of Ceremonies Lt. Sieberg at the Medal of Valor.
A closer look at the Medal of Valor ceremony from the audience's perspective.
Behind the scenes of the Medal of Valor 2023.
CDCR secretary hangs a medal around the neck of Lt. Faria while both men stand on a stage.
Secretary Macomber presents the Medal of Valor to Lt. Faria.
CDCR lieutenant on a stage with the medal of valor.
Lt. Faria, Medal of Valor recipient for his actions last year.

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