Combat-wounded veteran finds healing in Purple Heart Racing
For the veterans looking for healing outside of adaptive sports, this retired combat-wounded airman has you. Purple Heart Racing is for the veteran who hasn’t found the “thing” that gives…
This Purple Heart recipient was the most decorated Native American soldier in US history
Not many soldiers have served in three separate wars, let alone earning a Purple Heart for each of their efforts. It’s a rare and impressive claim to fame that was…
3 surprising facts about Purple Heart recipients
The Purple Heart is one of the most distinguished awards the U.S. military can bestow on its men and women in uniform. Unlike any of its other medals, receiving the…
5 best retorts when asked inappropriate questions about your Purple Heart
Service members, particularly veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, frequently hear the genuine but awkward phrase, “Thank you for your service.” Often a line of inquiry begins with something like where you…
This soldier was the Audie Murphy of the Korean War
Every war has its heroes, its standout troops that come to national attention. Today’s constant media cycle and proliferation means it’s much harder to make even a Medal of Honor…
She was the first woman to receive both Purple Heart and Bronze Star
Lt. Col. Cordelia “Betty” Cook was the first woman to earn both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
In an era when women were still protesting to earn the right to vote, Lt. Col. Cook rose through the military ranks to become one of the m…
A Purple Heart recipient died saving his granddaughter from a house fire
Heroes don’t just help those around them once. There’s something within them that brings out their bravery over and over again. In the case of Don Osteen, courage came both…
Here is the story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart
John F. Kennedy was born into privilege, graduated from Harvard, and did not have to fight in World War II, but he did — he insisted.
Today’s Purple Heart medals were first made for the invasion of Japan
In May 1945, the Axis powers were all but beaten, but the war was far from over for the United States. Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 8 but a lot of work was left to be done – namely, the invasion of mainland Japan.
The ongoin…
5 special benefits reserved for Purple Heart recipients
The Purple Heart is the U.S. military’s oldest medal — but it’s more than just a medal. It’s a symbol of a sacrifice made on behalf of a U.S. troop for his or her unit, mission, and country. It represents a tangible, physical offering — a ris…