160229-N-ED767-814 WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2016) Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr., center, is congratulated after receiving the Medal of Honor during a ceremony Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 at the White House. Byers received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in December 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Oscar Sosa/Released)