Medal

• On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed H.R. 3377 authorizing Medal of Honor for Marine James Capers, Jr. for Vietnam War valor. • H.R. 7194, the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act, authorizes award for Army soldier Nicholas Dockery's Afghanistan service heroism. • H.R. 7211 authorizes Medal of Honor for John W. Ripley for Vietnam War acts, marking rare posthumous or delayed recognitions.

• Team USA's sled hockey squad won gold at the 2026 Paralympics by capturing the final event of the competition, clinching an unprecedented fifth straight Paralympic title. • The American sled hockey team received their historic gold medals and heard the Star Spangled Banner play following the victory on March 15, 2026. • The achievement represents a dominant run of Paralympic success for the United States in winter sports competition.

The United States men's para ice hockey team beat Czech Republic 6-1 in the semifinals on March 13, 2026, in Milan, advancing to Sunday's gold medal final against Canada after sweeping Olympic hockey golds last month. Forward Kevin McKee scored twice, as the US seeks the first-ever clean sweep of Olympic and Paralympic tournaments. Canada, Paralympic runners-up in recent years, advanced past China 4-2; captain Tyler McGregor eyes redemption. US coach David Hoff urged focus: 'Put the blinders on.'