The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to the ...

Anyone who's earned a Purple Heart will now be "at the front of the line when it comes to claims before the department." ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — August 7 is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates men and women who wounded or killed by an opposing armed forces during military service. At Fort Leonard Wood, more than ...

The Purple Heart is so esteemed as a medal in part because it’s closely tied to the history of serving in the military. As a military award, it has its roots in the very beginning of the United ...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation has been losing millions in recent years, according to the charity's financial filings. (Cpl. Nathan Cray/Marine Corps) For more than 85 ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – August 7 was Purple Heart Day, remembering and honoring service members who were injured or killed in combat. The Purple Heart signifies dedication to our country … ...

Aug. 7 is National Purple Heart Appreciation Day and marks the anniversary of the oldest military award that's awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed ...

A Purple Heart pinning decades in the making.Staff Sgt. Timothy Shelton was proudly pinned in front of his wife, children and grandchildren for a battle he had fought in the Vietnam War."I spent a ...

The City of Abilene has been designated as a Purple Heart City, honoring the bravery, sacrifice, and service of the community’s Purple Heart recipients. Established in 1782, the Purple Heart ...