Army sergeant major receives Medal of Honor for 'heroic, daring' rescue mission in Iraq

Updated: November 15, 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.