Trump Presents Medals of Honor at White House | The Defense Room

President Donald J. Trump presents Medals of Honor to retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and posthumously to Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, during a ceremony at the White House, June 18, 2026. Dockery is receiving the medal for selfless actions in Afghanistan in 2012, Capers is receiving the medal for his actions and leadership during the Vietnam War and Ripley is posthumously receiving the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War. Welcome to The Defense Room, your source for military news, defense analysis, and global security updates. We cover U.S. military operations, Pentagon briefings, military technology, defense strategy, naval power, air power, and major developments shaping the modern world. Subscribe to The Defense Room for reliable military insights, defense reports, and strategic analysis from around the globe.🇺🇸 #TheDefenseRoom #MilitaryNews #DefenseAnalysis #USMilitary #Pentagon #MilitaryDocumentary #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryStrategy #NationalSecurity #GlobalDefense