160229-N-ED767-806 WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2016) President Barack Obama applauds after introducing Medal of Honor recipients Thomas R. Norris, seated left, and Michael E. Thornton, seated center, both Navy SEALs, during a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 for Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr. at the White House. Byers received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in December 2012. Norris and Thornton received their medals for actions during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Navy photo by Oscar Sosa/Released)