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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran in Army uniform stands in front of President Donald J. Trump, who places a medal on a ribbon around the veteran's neck.

Medal Moment

President Donald J. Trump awards the Medal of Honor to retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson during a ceremony at the White House, March 2, 2026. Richardson received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam on Sept. 14, 1968, when he rescued three wounded soldiers while under heavy enemy fire.

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