WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., recognizing his extraordinary heroism and leadership during the Vietnam War.
Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), who first introduced legislation to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor and has advocated for his recognition for years, released the following… Read more »
Today, President Trump will award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. — our nation's highest military honor.
Years ago, I came across a photo of Major Capers as a young Marine and was immediately struck by his presence. I knew I wanted to hear his story for myself. After listening to him speak, it became clear that he was the real deal. A warrior, a… Read more »
As Military Appreciation Month draws to a close, I want to thank all members of the United States military and their families for the sacrifices they have made in the line of duty. These brave men and women have given everything to defend our great nation and the freedoms that we cherish.
In particular, I want to commend Major James Capers Jr. of Bishopville, South Carolina, for… Read more »
Today, we pause to remember the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
May we always honor their legacy and never take that sacrifice for granted.
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WASHINGTON — President Trump signed into law H.R. 3377, legislation that authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers, Jr., for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.
Major Capers, a native of Bishopville, South Carolina, distinguished himself through repeated acts of valor in 1967 while leading a Marine reconnaissance… Read more »
Today, March 25th, we recognize National Medal of Honor Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in defense of our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love of country represent the VERY BEST of America.
I’m proud to share that Congress has passed my legislation to award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers Jr., a true… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) legislation, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of… Read more »
🚨Today is a proud day for South Carolina and for our entire nation.
The United States Senate has passed my bill, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
In the spring of 1967, while leading a Marine reconnaissance team near Phu Loc, Vietnam, Major… Read more »
Awarding the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest honor, to Major Capers is a long overdue motion to commend his heroism and unprecedented gallery in the face of danger.
Major Capers is a hero and we hope to celebrate him as such!
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