The bill waived time restrictions to consider the Medal of Honor for retired Maj. James Capers Jr. The bill goes to President ...

Maj. James Capers was wounded saving the lives of fellow Marines in Vietnam. Almost 60 years later, he may receive the nation’s highest honor.

The Senate has passed a bill to clear the way for retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroism during a 1967 ambush in Vietnam.

Rep. Ralph Norman led efforts for Marine Maj. James Capers to receive the Medal of Honor. Now its fate rests with the Senate, and then President Trump.

Capt. John Ripley hung 500 pounds of explosives under a bridge, swinging hand over hand for hours, to stop a major offensive in Vietnam.