Within the framework of the visit to the USA, Ukraine’s Defence Minister has visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre and met with the director of this medical establishment – Major General Jeffrey Clark and discussed the issues on treatment and rehabilitation of the servicemen after severe wounds received in the ATO area.

In this medical establishment Colonel General Stepan Poltorak visited wounded in ATO area Ukrainian servicemen who are undergoing treatment in Centre.

For personal courage and heroism displayed during performing special tasks in ATO area, Defence Minister of Ukraine awarded with the badge “For Military Valour” and premium the Hero of Ukraine Colonel Ihor Hordiichuk, other wounded Ukrainian warriors. He wished all Heroes convalescence as soon as possible and returning Ukraine.