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Honor and emotion filled the air as Ray Morgan's son received his late father's Purple Heart on Purple Heart Day, celebrating bravery and legacy.
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was seriously wounded using his body to absorb a grenade blast that threatened a fellow Marine.
On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors ...
Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle relinquished command of the Norfolk-based U.S. Fleet Force Command at a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday, according to a press release by the U.S. Navy.
Today’s ceremony is in honor of National Purple Heart Day, recognizing all service members and veterans who have been wounded ...
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) hosted a ceremony on Thursday to honor recipients of the medal at the Virginia War Memorial.
The U.S. Navy has announced that its newest destroyer will be named after South Carolina war hero and Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpe ...
Did you know that the Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award? In 1782, although the Revolutionary War was basically ...
When the Navy awards one of its toughest, most capable ships the name of a living Medal of Honor recipient, it says something profound about faith in patriotism and in perseverance. The DDG‑148, now ...
Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter, a Medal of Honor recipient, will have a guided missile destroyer named in his honor.
A Navy physician, Boone’s heroic efforts in attending to troops in combat earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration.
2025 Medal Of Honor Celebration Announces Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band To Perform At Patriot Gala Oct. 4 Thursday, July 10, 2025 ...