Watch Live: Trump hosts Medal of Honor ceremony

The three former service members are Major James Capers, Jr., of the U.S. Marine Corps, Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps, who will receive the award posthumously, and Major Nicholas Dockery of the United States Army.

Published: June 18, 2026 4:43pm

Updated: June 18, 2026 4:44pm

President Donald Trump holds a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House on Thursday afternoon, where he will present the award to three recipients. 

The three former service members are Major James Capers, Jr., of the U.S. Marine Corps, Colonel John W. Ripley of the U.S. Marine Corps, who will receive the award posthumously, and Major Nicholas Dockery of the U.S. Army.

The ceremony was scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. Eastern and can be viewed here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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