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

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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