President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military honor, often reserved for acts of extreme heroism and sacrifice.

In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who…

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Award to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

Trump brought some humor to the event when describing the prestige of the nation's highest military honor.

Two of the three medals were personally given to the recipients, while the third medal was awarded posthumously.

President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring their acts of heroism in battle in Vietnam and Afghanistan.

“These are great men, great people,” Trump said at the ceremony. “We thank you and we will never, ever forget you.”

President Donald Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., a Vietnam War hero, at the White House. President Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Marine Major…