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President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier
By Mark Richardson at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
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Why this matters in The Plano
The Medal of Honor awards presented by President Trump to two Marines and an Army soldier have a particular resonance in Plano , given the city's strong connections to the military community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. As a city surrounded by the larger metropolitan area, Plano is home to many veterans and active-duty personnel who work at or near major military installations in the region. The recognition of these heroes' bravery and selflessness is a reminder of the sacrifices made by service members and their families in the Plano community. The awards also underscore the city's role in supporting its veterans, with the Plano Independent School District and local organizations providing resources and services to help them transition to civilian life. The city's residents can take pride in the knowledge that their community is part of a larger network that values and honors the contributions of its military personnel.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
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