WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers at the White House on Monday, celebrating heroes of old wars as he defended his launch of a new one.

The Medal of Honor is given by US presidents, in the name of Congress, to recognize combat service that goes beyond the call of duty and risks one’s own life.

Three Army noncommissioned officers who recently received the Medal of Honor were inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes March ...