It was March 12, 1971, in northern Vietnam’s Quin Tri, when the gun truck, “Proud American,” was struck by two B40 ...

By now, Marilyn Burke Spurlock is used to her brother, Pfc. Robert C. Burke, being honored. Burke Hall, a Marine recruit training facility in San Diego, stands in his honor. His name is on the Vietnam ...

Two pieces of legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Rigby, R-Cambria/Somerset, which honor a pair of local veterans have been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the ...

As for Dennis Kulczyk, who served as an Army specialist in Vietnam, he and the 49 other Purple Heart recipients from around the country will receive tours of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Jim Stein, a Post 7816 member who earned the Purple Heart as well as several Silver and Bronze stars when he served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, handed McMahon's medal to her. She also ...

Fred has been awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart (2Stars), Good Conduct Medal ...

Portion of Highway 21 through Winnebago County designated as a Purple Heart Highway by Marlo Lundak, FOX 11 News Sat, June 7th 2025 at 3:34 PM Updated Sat, June 7th 2025 at 3:34 PM ...