Maj. James Capers Jr. received recognition as the first Black enlisted Marine to obtain a battlefield commission during the Vietnam War. The awards were presented to veterans from both the Vietnam and Afghanistan conflicts.
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Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Veterans of Vietnam and Afghanistan
Three Medals of Honor were awarded to veterans from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars. Maj. James Capers Jr. was highlighted for being the first Black enlisted Marine to receive a battlefield commission during the Vietnam War.
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Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Vietnam and Afghanistan Veterans
Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Veterans of Vietnam and Afghanistan