From Fox News: Maj. James Capers Jr. dedicated his life to serving his country. Now, his service is being honored. The 88-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran was recognized at the seventh annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards Thursday, receiving the “Salute to Service Award.”
“It’s the pinnacle of my lifetime,” Capers said Friday on “Fox & Friends,” reflecting on the moment he accepted the award.
Capers served in the Vietnam War, when he saved seven fellow Marines in combat. In 1967, his unit was ambushed in the jungle. Several service members were gravely injured that day, including Capers himself.
Even after suffering a stomach wound, a broken leg and heavy bleeding, he refused to quit. Capers continued leading his men, holding off the enemy until a medevac helicopter could reach them.
Capers said he was honored by the recognition but wished his wife, son and fellow Marines could have been alive to witness it.
The report explains that Capers was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions, which was later upgraded to a Silver Star. Capers was the first African American to serve in a Marine reconnaissance battalion during the Vietnam War, Fox News wrote.
Many have been calling for President Donald Trump to award Capers the Medal of Honor.
In his Patriot Awards acceptance speech Thursday night, Capers first joked, “I want you all to get down and do 10 pushups…. just kidding!”
‘A TRUE AMERICAN HERO’: Major James Capers Jr., a Marine who broke barriers on and off the battlefield, receives the ‘Salute to Service Award’ at the @foxnation Patriot Awards. pic.twitter.com/pD0YCiX1ZD
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 7, 2025
Later, in a moving moment, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth came on stage, and saluted, then embraced, Major Capers.
JUST IN: Secretary of War @PeteHegseth makes a special guest appearance at the @foxnation Patriot Awards to personally honor Major James Capers Jr. and express gratitude for his extraordinary service on the battlefield. pic.twitter.com/QM7YTFgzY6
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 7, 2025
WATCH BELOW as Capers then appeared on Fox & Friends Friday morning:
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