President Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Three Veterans for Extraordinary Combat Valor

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans at a White House ceremony for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan.Marine Major James Capers Jr., the late Colonel John W. Ripley, and Army Major Nicholas Dockery were honored for their life-saving actions under enemy fire.The event recognized valor that was previously delayed or required Congressional authorization to posthumously acknowledge the recipients' historic contributions.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator Lindsey Graham joined the families of the heroes to observe the tribute to their military service.
19 Jun
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