Honoring the Brave: The Purple Heart The Purple Heart, one of America's oldest military honors, was established by George Washington on August 7, 1782, as the "Badge of Military Merit." Revived in 1932, this heart-shaped medal honors those wounded or killed in action against enemy forces. Today, we salute all Purple Heart recipients for their extraordinary courage and sacrifice. Your bravery will never be forgotten. 📽 AFN Aviano | U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
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Honoring the Brave: The Purple Heart The Purple Heart, one of America's oldest military honors, was established by George Washington on August 7, 1782, as the "Badge of
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Purple Heart Day, observed every year on August 7, honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in action. The day commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal, which traces its roots back to General George Washington, who established the original “Badge of Military Merit” on August 7, 1782, making it the first U.S. military decoration. The Purple Heart is an expression of gratitude to service members who have felt the physical impact of combat so the rest
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Purple Heart Day, observed every year on August 7, honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in action. The day commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal, which traces its roots back to General George Washington, who established the original “Badge of Military Merit” on August 7, 1782, making it the first U.S. military decoration. The Purple Heart is an expression of gratitude to service members who have felt the physical impact of combat so the rest
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Every year on Aug. 7, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of America's military service members on National Purple Heart Day. This day pays tribute to those who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving our country. Many recipients of the Purple Heart are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, our nation's most hallowed grounds. The cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans and their eligible dependents, including many who have received the Purple Hear
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Every year on Aug. 7, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of America's military service members on National Purple Heart Day. This day pays tribute to those who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving our country. Many recipients of the Purple Heart are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, our nation's most hallowed grounds. The cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans and their eligible dependents, including many who have received the Purple Hear
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On August 7, we honor Purple Heart Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the sacrifice of those wounded or killed in combat. At the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert, Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting opened the evening with his powerful song “I’m America.” His heartfelt performance, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, pays tribute to the resilience and courage of our service members and their families. Today, we salute all Purple Heart recipients. Your bravery inspires
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Purple Heart Day, observed every year on August 7, honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in action. The day commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal, which traces its roots back to General George Washington, who established the original “Badge of Military Merit” on August 7, 1782, making it the first U.S. military decoration. The Purple Heart is an expression of gratitude to service members who have felt the physical impact of combat so the rest
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Purple Heart Day, observed every year on August 7, honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in action. The day commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal, which traces its roots back to General George Washington, who established the original “Badge of Military Merit” on August 7, 1782, making it the first U.S. military decoration. The Purple Heart is an expression of gratitude to service members who have felt the physical impact of combat so the rest
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Every year on Aug. 7, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of America's military service members on National Purple Heart Day. This day pays tribute to those who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving our country. Many recipients of the Purple Heart are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, our nation's most hallowed grounds. The cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans and their eligible dependents, including many who have received the Purple Hear
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Every year on Aug. 7, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of America's military service members on National Purple Heart Day. This day pays tribute to those who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving our country. Many recipients of the Purple Heart are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, our nation's most hallowed grounds. The cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans and their eligible dependents, including many who have received the Purple Hear
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On August 7, we honor Purple Heart Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the sacrifice of those wounded or killed in combat. At the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert, Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting opened the evening with his powerful song “I’m America.” His heartfelt performance, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, pays tribute to the resilience and courage of our service members and their families. Today, we salute all Purple Heart recipients. Your bravery inspires
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