Army sergeant major receives Medal of Honor for 'heroic, daring' rescue mission in Iraq
Updated: November 14, 2024 - 5:17am
President Trump on Friday presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award of valor, to Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne, recognizing his conspicuous gallantry and selflessness in rescuing 75 hostages from execution by the Islamic State terror group.