Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.
“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.
The families of the victims who died when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter strongly supported the measure.
“I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.
By Patricia Kime
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