180504-N-N0101-110 An official portrait of retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and special warfare operator Britt K. Slabinski. President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Slabinski during a White House ceremony on May 24, 2018, for his heroic actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar in March 2002 while serving in Afghanistan. Slabinski is being recognized for his actions while leading a team under heavy enemy fire in an attempt to rescue SEAL teammate Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Neil Roberts during Operation Anaconda in 2002. The Medal of Honor is an upgrade of the Navy Cross he was previously awarded for these actions. Navy photo SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.61 MB) Photo By: U.S. Navy photo VIRIN: 180507-N-N0101-110.JPG Photo Gallery