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Trump Honors Heroes: Medals for Military and Sports Achievements

2/25/2026

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President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Captain Royce Williams and Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover during his State of the Union address for their military service.
Olympic goalie Connor Hellebuyck received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to the U.S. hockey team's gold medal victory.
Trump recognized Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskan with the Legion of Merit for rescuing girls during the Texas floods.
National Guard members Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were also honored, with Beckstrom receiving a posthumous Purple Heart for her sacrifice.

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President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Captain Royce Williams and Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover during his State of the Union address for their military service.
Olympic goalie Connor Hellebuyck received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to the U.S. hockey team's gold medal victory.
Trump recognized Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskan with the Legion of Merit for rescuing girls during the Texas floods.
National Guard members Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were also honored, with Beckstrom receiving a posthumous Purple Heart for her sacrifice.