President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four Vietnam veterans: Staff Sergeant Edward Kaneshiro, Specialist Dwight Birdwell, Specialist Dennis Fujii, and retired Major John Duffy.

President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rupa Redding-Lallinger on behalf of Louis Redding during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in ...

Graves died in the crash. Graves received the Medal of Honor for his actions. Capers' award, meanwhile, was initially a Bronze Star Medal that was later upgraded to a Silver Star Medal.

In 2007, a team of Marines began seeking the Medal of Honor for Capers’ actions at Phu Loc. Norman said administrative shortcomings and delays kept Capers from receiving the award.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor Thursday to three U.S. soldiers who fought in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. One of the recipients, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, is ...