WATCH: President Trump awards Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne with Medal of Honor

Sgt. Maj. Payne is receiving the Medal of Honor for his "extraordinary heroism and selfless actions" during a hostage rescue in 2015.

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 11, 2020 6:49 PM EDT

President Donald Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne for demonstrating “extraordinary heroism and selfless actions” during a daring hostage rescue in October 2015

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Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.Â

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