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North Texans witness historic Medal of Honor ceremony
By Vince Sims at NBC DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Nearly 50 years of advocacy culminated in a historic moment Friday as President Donald Trump awarded Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor at the White House. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for valor. "We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking onto the st
Key takeaway "We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking onto the stage," retired Marine Corps chaplain Rich Stoglin said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The historic Medal of Honor ceremony for Major James Capers Jr. has a significant connection to the North Texas community, with attendees like retired Marine Corps chaplain Rich Stoglin from Arlington and retired Maj. Gen. James Williams from Dallas playing key roles in the 49-year effort to secure the award. Their dedication and perseverance demonstrate the strong sense of camaraderie and commitment to honoring military valor that exists in the region. The fact that both men are now working to bring Capers to visit the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington highlights the city's importance as a hub for recognizing and celebrating military heroism. As the museum continues to develop, it will be interesting to see how it becomes a destination for locals and visitors alike to learn about and pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients like Capers, and how it reflects the region's rich military history and heritage.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Nearly 50 years of advocacy culminated in a historic moment Friday as President Donald Trump awarded Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor at the White House. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for valor. "We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking onto the st
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