Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam, Afghanistan
Summary
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their heroic actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The ceremony recognized Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and the late Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley for acts that saved lives and stopped enemy advances.Key Facts
- President Trump honored three veterans with the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award.
- Maj. James Capers Jr. received the medal for courageous leadership during a 1967 battle in Vietnam despite serious injuries.
- Col. John W. Ripley was awarded posthumously for destroying a key bridge in 1972 to stop a large North Vietnamese force.
- Ripley repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while placing explosives on the bridge.
- Maj. Nicholas Dockery was recognized for defending his platoon during a 2012 ambush by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.
- Dockery rescued wounded soldiers, fought enemy fighters, and directed support fire during intense urban combat.
- The ceremony took place in the White House's East Room with veterans and family members present.
- The awards highlight acts of bravery that helped protect fellow soldiers and stop enemy advances in combat.
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