The next step, Payne and the team understood, was to enter the building, where dozens more prisoners were still trapped. ADTrump presented the award to Payne during a day of Sept. 11 commemorations. “I don’t consider myself a recipient,” Payne told reporters at the Pentagon on Thursday ahead of the award ceremony. Joshua Wheeler was shot rushing toward the enemy, and a medic with Payne moved up to care for his wounds. Two other Delta Force soldiers have received the Medal of Honor, although their awards were given posthumously.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2020 11:01 UTC