//Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for Iraq hostage rescue

Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for Iraq hostage rescue

An American soldier who helped rescue over 70 hostages set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq has been approved to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during a daring 2015 raid, The Associated Press has learned.Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne, a Ranger assigned to the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Command, will receive the U.S. military’s highest honor for valor in combat