One true hero is set to receive the highest of honors...
Serving in the army is a truly selfless profession.
As one ranger has proven today.
Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick" Payne, 36, is a true hero.
And his incredible work is about to be honored.
His amazing act dates back to 2015.
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He rescued a whopping 75 Iraqi hostages - and it's believed he saved their lives.
He risked his own life in order to help others.
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Even reentering enemy territory to ensure all hostages were set free.
He acted with incredible courage and bravery.
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And tributes have begun pouring out for the hero.
The White House has released a statement.
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"Sergeant Payne’s extraordinary heroism and selfless actions were key to liberating 75 hostages during a contested rescue mission,"
they said.
He's set to receive his prestigious award in a ceremony at the White House on September 11th.
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"There were freshly dug graves. If we didn’t action this raid, then the hostages were likely to be executed," Payne has explained.
"We had to use speed to our advantage."
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The Medal of Honor he's set to receive is the army's highest accolade - and well deserved in this case.
He'll be presented with the award by President Trump.
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