President Trump presented the Medal of Honor Friday to U.S. Army Sgt. Trump hailed Payne's gallant and selfless efforts that led to 20 ISIS terrorists killed and saving the lives of the 75 captives. TRUMP TO AWARD MEDAL OF HONOR ON 9/11 TO SOLDIER WHO RESCUED 75 HOSTAGESPayne, 36, is the first living member of the Delta Force to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration a member of the military can be given. As soon as Payne's team hit the ground in the Kirkuk Province, they came under heavy enemy fire. 2,200 AMERICAN TROOPS LEAVING IRAQ THIS MONTH, US GENERAL SAYSWorking with Kurdish forces, Payne's team pressed on and helped secure one of the largest hostage rescues in history.

Source: Fox News September 11, 2020 19:51 UTC