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President Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Special Forces Medic

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President Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Special Forces Medic
President Donald Trump claps after presenting the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Capt. Gary Michael Rose for his actions during the Vietnam War, on Oct. 23, 2017.
Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
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President Donald Trump has awarded the United States’ highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, to Capt. Gary Michael Rose, who risked his own life to save others during the Vietnam War.

“For many years, the story of Mike’s heroism has gone untold. But today, we gather to tell the world of his valor and proudly present him with our nation’s highest military honor,” Trump said during a ceremony on Oct. 23.

Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
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