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Operation Anaconda soldiers get Purple Heart

U.S. Maj. Gen. Frank Hagenbeck, third left, congratulates Sgt.William Sakisat, right, who received the Purple Heart.

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The U.S. Army presented the Purple Heart on Friday to six soldiers wounded on Saturday in Operation Anaconda in eastern Afghanistan.

"It is an honor for me today to recognize these soldiers as representative of those who are wounded in action or killed in action. It's an honor for me to be able to participate in this and I'm humble to be in the presence of such courage and such heroism," Lt. Gen. Paul Mikolashek said.

He wished the soldiers success in their current and future efforts.

"As I said and as the president said, we will not falter, we will not fail and we are going to bring justice to the enemies," Milolashek said.

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The Purple Hearts were awarded to: