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And this afternoon, Pres Trump bestows the Medal of Honor on 69-year old retired Army Capt Gary M Rose, for service in the Vietnam War.

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Also taking part in the Medal of Honor ceremony for Capt Rose (l.) is Lt. Col Eugene McCarley (r.), commander of the Tailwind mission.

Capt Rose being honored for service as a medic in Operation Tailwind in Sept 1970. His Medal delayed due to covert nature of the mission.
Capt Rose said Friday he considers his Medal of Honor a collective honor for all those who served in Operation Tailwind.