President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. for extraordinary heroism during a four-day mission in Vietnam, where he continued leading his team despite severe wounds and heavy blood loss, refusing evacuation until every member of his patrol… pic.twitter.com/3DkJ8Slgaf
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 18, 2026Today on June 18, President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John W. Ripley posthumously, for his heroism in destroying the Dong Ha Bridge to halt advancing North Vietnamese forces.
During the Easter Offensive, Ripley’s unit was ordered to “hold and die” against… pic.twitter.com/lefKhR2XJl
President Donald J. Trump awards the #MedalofHonor to #MarineCorps Maj. James Capers Jr. (Retired), and posthumously to Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley (Retired) during a ceremony at the @WhiteHouse.
Capers received the nation’s highest military decoration after being upgraded… pic.twitter.com/e87gGeUs8o
Happening Now: President Donald J. Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Maj. Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army, retired; Maj. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, retired; and Col. John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps, posthumously at the @WhiteHouse. https://t.co/R547saaZUc
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) June 18, 2026The European Parliament had previously expressed concerns regarding developments in Tanzania in two resolutions addressing the post-election killings and the imprisonment of the political opponent Tundu Lissu, and in an earlier resolution objecting the 2025 Annual Action Plan proposed by the European Commission.
The discussion will feature a panel including human right defenders as well as representatives from the Commission and the EEAS.