President Donald J. Trump presents Medals of Honor to retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and posthumously to Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, during a ceremony at the White House, June 18, 2026. Dockery is receiving the medal for selfless actions in Afghanistan in 2012, Capers is receiving the medal for his actions and leadership during the Vietnam War and Ripley is posthumously receiving the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War.
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Sigonella held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, during which Cmdr. Renae Renken formally relinquished command to Cmdr. Aaron Smith.