Medium profile shots of USAF Brigadier General Paul J. Fletcher, Comma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA William Rafter, USAF Release ... More
LT. GEN. Carl E. Mundy, deputy commander, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Portsmouth Naval Hospital State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More
Brigadier General Stanley Cherrie shakes the hand of Second Lieutenant...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kyle Davis Release Status: Released to Publ... More
GEN. Hawley, ACC commander, congratulates 1ST LT. Harner, 509th Civil ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Releas... More
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW) Technical Sergeant Joseph Lajzer (retired) an...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell Release Status: Releas... More
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Original Caption: President George W. Bush shakes hands with Army SFC Thomas Douglas of Fayetteville, N.C., after presenting him with the Purple Heart at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Fri... More
US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Gary Gardner, a soldier attached to the F...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Verlin Levi Collins, USAF ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) James T. Conway (left...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Al Qaim State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael Mcmaugh, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Battalion stand in formation ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew D. Young, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
Two U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Battalion are awarded the...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Andrew D. Young, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Co... More
Chief of Staff Visits Soldiers at Speicher
Chief of Staff of the Army General Peter Schoomaker pins a Purple Heart on Spc. Rebecca Macintyre, a motor transport operator with the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, during a ceremony... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel Martin Jr., 20, of Henderson, Nev.,
Lance Cpl. Samuel Martin Jr., 20, of Henderson, Nev., a rifleman and scout with Apache Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, with his Purple Heart medal after receiving the award at Patrol Base S... More
A Marine waits patiently with seven medals about to
A Marine waits patiently with seven medals about to be awarded to Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during a ceremony at Del Valle Field July 13, 2012. The awards included two Bronze Star Medals,... More
U.S. Army Col. Joseph Martin, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry
U.S. Army Col. Joseph Martin, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, awards a Purple Heart Medal to Spc. Anthony Daniels at Joint Security Station 1, Ghazaliya, Iraq, Jan. 20. Spc. Anthony Daniels, from Houston, T... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible
Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military w... More
Retired Maj. Gen. Robert M. Worley II presents former
Retired Maj. Gen. Robert M. Worley II presents former 1st Lt. Edward Moppert with a Purple Heart Medal at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 26, 2011. Moppert was wounded and held as a POW duri... More
Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss, a range coach, armorer,
Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss, a range coach, armorer, and Purple Heart recipient, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow salutes a lone table, set up in honor of fallen heroes, while Taps plays during ... More
U.S. Army Chaplain Maj. Herman Cheatham, 2nd Brigade
U.S. Army Chaplain Maj. Herman Cheatham, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, speaks to Sgt. Thomas Evans, of 1st Battalion 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Spc. A... More
U.S. service members, veterans, distinguished guests
U.S. service members, veterans, distinguished guests and civilians gather for the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, Vietnam Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., April 29, 2017. The c... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jarus Perez (left) from Sacramento,
U.S. Army Cpl. Jarus Perez (left) from Sacramento, Calif., a soldier assigned to 3rd Platoon, 401st Military Police Company at Fort Hood, Texas, receives a Purple Heart Medal from U.S. Army Col. Bruce P. Antoni... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Wilcox, the Battle Noncommissioned
Staff Sgt. Daniel Wilcox, the Battle Noncommissioned Officer for the Directorate of Plans, Training and Mobilization, races towards the finish line after completing a 3.7 mile run during the Rambo Run Can Food ... More
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault (left), 2nd Marine Division
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault (left), 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Cpl. Dillon Lawson, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, after he received the Purple Heart during a... More
Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Blankenship II, left, poses
Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Blankenship II, left, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder during a Purple Heart award ceremony May 27 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butle... More
A table lays set during a ceremony honoring Purple
A table lays set during a ceremony honoring Purple Heart medal recipients at the First Church in Goldsboro, N.C., Aug. 6, 2013. According to the Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Ohio, the Pu... More
Ilario Pantano, Programs and Services Institute for
Ilario Pantano, Programs and Services Institute for Veterans and Military Families senior director, discusses how military members are family during a Purple Heart dinner, Aug. 5, 2016, in Goldsboro, North Caro... More
Student assistant Cierra Blalock listens in as Col.
Student assistant Cierra Blalock listens in as Col. Sean Fisher, garrison commander of Fort Wainwright, talks with Col. Shawn Anger, vice commander for the 354th Fighter Wing, inside the Military and Veteran Se... More
A collage of photos of Alexander Saldarini, acting
A collage of photos of Alexander Saldarini, acting quartermaster aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa during World War I, sit on top of a Coast Guard ensign after a Purple Heart Medal presentation ceremony Sept.... More
U.S. Army Col. Christopher Martin, commander, U.S.
U.S. Army Col. Christopher Martin, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-North, talks to the group attending a ceremony in which he presented a Purple Heart Medal to Army Sgt. Ba... More
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander, U.S. Joint Forces
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and parade Grand Marshal poses with Air Force cadets during the 2011 Chicago Memorial Day parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Honoring Our Cadets.”
Family members, paratroopers, comrades and friends
Family members, paratroopers, comrades and friends gathered together for a memorial ceremony honoring the 16 paratroopers lost during 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's 2012 deployment to Afghani... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, Commanding General for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, left, hands Capt. Kevin W. Leishman, an Anti-Terrorism force protection officer, 3D MEB, right, his Purple Hea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin W. Leishman, an Anti-Terrorism
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin W. Leishman, an Anti-Terrorism force protection officer, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, returns to his seat after being awarded the Purple Heart medal at the base theater, Camp ... More
Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces
Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks with Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Finch, left, assigned to Riverine Squadron 1, aboard the Riverine Command Boat. Harvey presented Finch w... More
U.S. Army soldiers attend an award ceremony in Forward
U.S. Army soldiers attend an award ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to Anvil Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd A... More
Air Force Wounded Warriors tour 89th Airlift Wing aircraft
Air Force Wounded Warriors tour 89th Airlift Wing aircraft during their adaptive sports camp at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18-21, 2015. The 89th AW maintains and operates 'Air Force One' and 14 other special... More
Marine Sergeant Major Allan J. Kellogg, right, Medal of Honor recipien...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More
GEN. Hawley, ACC commander, talks about the significance of the Purple...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Releas... More
Medium shot, front view, Major Robert Brubaker (U.S. Air Force retired...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kristina P. Cilia Release Status: Re... More
A US Army, Captain (CPT), from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, one of five Sp...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Landstuhl Army Regional Med Cntr Country: Germany (GER) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John P. Snow, ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regimen...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Al Qaim State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael Mcmaugh, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN 1ST Class (A1C) Brandon S. Guingrich, assig...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SS... More
At Ar Ar, Iraq (IRQ), US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Charles Kubic,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ar Ar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Navy Sea Bees Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chad R. Kiehl, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More
US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Edward ONeal (right), rec...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mr. Thomas Dennis, USAF CI... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos, and then-Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlton Kent, presented Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained Nov. 21,... More
Cpl. Ben Hockett, right, recipient of the Purple Heart
Cpl. Ben Hockett, right, recipient of the Purple Heart with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 and a Lander, Wyo., native, awaits his award with his mother Kathy Hockett, center, and wife Rachel Hockett at th... More
Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presents
Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presents Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Inspector General superintendent, with a Purple Heart medal during an all call Dec. 12, 2012, McConnel... More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno shakes hands
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno shakes hands with Maj. Jesus Baltazar at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Mulderick/Released)
Guest speaker, Sgt. Maj. Edward A. Bell, sergeant major,
Guest speaker, Sgt. Maj. Edward A. Bell, sergeant major, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, logistics, (middle, left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Jill L. Crosby, command sergeant major, 1st Cavalry Division Sustain... More
Staff. Sgt. Jordan Simmons, 436th Security Forces Squadron
Staff. Sgt. Jordan Simmons, 436th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, was awarded the Purple Heart at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 16, 2020. On Dec. 11, 2019, Simmons was struck by shrapnel ... More
Lt. Col. Erich Campbell, right, shakes hands with Fort
Lt. Col. Erich Campbell, right, shakes hands with Fort Riley and 1st Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. Vincent Brooks after receiving the Purple Heart on Fort Riley, April 27. Campbell received the decorati... More
A profile of the team of U.S. Army scouts and attachments
A profile of the team of U.S. Army scouts and attachments who fought at Operation Red Sand, Bala Murghab District, Badghis Province, Afghanistan. Five service members were wounded in the mission, including: Tec... More
Lance Cpl. Cole Collums, right, an aviation electronics
Lance Cpl. Cole Collums, right, an aviation electronics technician from Marine Attack Squadron 211, and a native of Mountainburg, Ark., receives a Purple Heart from Lt. Col. Cory Simmons, center-right, the comm... More
First Sgt. Mark Tobey (right), first sergeant for Chaos
First Sgt. Mark Tobey (right), first sergeant for Chaos Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, discusses preventive maintenance checks and services on an M1A2 Abrams tank Nov. 18 with a trooper of his at... More
The Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration
The Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to sol... More
Sergeant Sara McGaffee, a Sioux Falls, S.D., native,
Sergeant Sara McGaffee, a Sioux Falls, S.D., native, poses for a photo with her friends and family after the Marines of Recruiting Sub Station Sioux Falls presented her with the Purple Heart Medal. On Oct. 20th... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Dan Allyn, commanding general for
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Dan Allyn, commanding general for 1st Cavalry Division, and Division Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia Vimoto, of 1st Cavalry Division, congratulate Sgt. Sean Casey, 982nd Combat Camera, a Purple Hear... More
Commander, NATO Training Mission (NTM-A) Lt. Gen. William
Commander, NATO Training Mission (NTM-A) Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV recognized 12 service members with Purple Heart medals, combat action badges and combat medical badges (respectively) for actions taken O... More
Sgt. Paul A. Araiza, from Downey, Calif. was presented
Sgt. Paul A. Araiza, from Downey, Calif. was presented the Purple Heart, March 4, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., by Col. Paul K. Lebidine, the former commanding officer of 3rd Civil Affairs Group and Lt. Col. Stefa... More
The Marquez family shares a moment together after being
The Marquez family shares a moment together after being presented Pvt. Juan Candelaria Marquez’s Army service medals by Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, commanding general 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, durin... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Juvenal Luna, from Santa Cruz, Calif.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Juvenal Luna, from Santa Cruz, Calif., with the 4th Engineer Battalion, 576th Engineering Company and attached to the 14th Engineering Battalion serving in Helmand province, receives a Purple Hea... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, visits the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, June 25, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarded the Medal of Honor at the ... More
Col. Lawrence Jackson, 732nd Expeditionary Mission
Col. Lawrence Jackson, 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, pins the Defense of Freedom Medal on the lapel of Special Agent Kris Akria Miyasato, Weapons and Intelligence Team assistant leader, d... More
(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Shawn C. Vernon from
(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Shawn C. Vernon from Fort Worth, Texas, a motor transportation chief with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), Secret... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and
Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, visits with a news reporter after being presented the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with "V" Device for Valor and the... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks at the Military Order of the Purple Heart National Convention, in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 13, 2016. Neller was the guest of honor and spoke about the curre... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin. W. Leishman, an
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin. W. Leishman, an Anti-Terrorism force protection officer, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and his family stand as the national anthem is played during a Purple Heart ceremony at ... More
Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, speaks with U.S.
Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, speaks with U.S. Marines and Navy sailors on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6. Mabus then had an open question and answer forum with military members while visiting MCB Hawaii.... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey greets Spc.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey greets Spc. Clay Casteel, with the 101st Airborne Division, after he received a Purple Heart from Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, at George Washington's Mount Vernon... More
U.S. Army Col. Joel Ward, commander, 45th Infantry
U.S. Army Col. Joel Ward, commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Thunderbird, awards Lt. Col. Lars Ostervold of the Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the B... More
Army Col. Aaron Webster, commander of 21st Signal Brigade,
Army Col. Aaron Webster, commander of 21st Signal Brigade, hugs Spc. Jourdain Yarden from the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), after he was presented the Purple Heart at Fort Detrick, Md., April 12, 2012. (... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin. W. Leishman, an
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin. W. Leishman, an Anti-Terrorism force protection officer, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, addresses the audience during a Purple Heart ceremony at the base theater, Camp Courtney... More
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military... More
World War Two (WWII) US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) William H...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah International Airport State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shaleata Johnson, USAF Rel... More
GEN John A. Wickham Jr., US Army chief of staff, presents the Purple H...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to... More
COL. James M. Guerin, Marine Corps Recruit Depot CHIEF of STAFF, prese...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian Hafenstiner Release Status: Released ... More
Commander Air Mobility Command, General Ronald R. Fogelman, pins a Pur...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael J. Sanders Release Status: Rele... More
GEN. Hawley, ACC commander, smiles as he pins a Purple Heart on SENIOR...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Releas... More
USAF Brigadier General Barry W. Barksdale, Commander of the 37th Train...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell Release Status: Releas... More
BM2 Benoit inducted into Vets Hall of Honor
Former Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Gil Benoit was inducted into the Louisiana Veterans Hall of Honor as part of Veteran's Day Ceremonies at Louisiana's Old State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, La., No... More
The Honorable Charles S. Abell, Assistance Secretary of Defense for Fo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: ... More
United States Army, First Sergeant (1SG), from Fort Campbell, Kentucky...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Landstuhl Army Regional Med Cntr Country: Germany (GER) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John P. Snow, ... More
Official Portrait of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major Charles M. Kunz, tak...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More
North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Asheville State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Brian E. Christiansen, USAF Release Sta... More
At Ar Ar, Iraq (IRQ), US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Charles Kubic ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ar Ar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Navy Sea Bees Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chad R. Kiehl, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Battalion stand in formation ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ar Ramadi State: Ar Ramadi Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew D. Young, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
Rear Adm. William D. French, Commander, Navy Region
Rear Adm. William D. French, Commander, Navy Region Southwest, presents the Purple Heart medal to retired Navy civilian firefighter Lewis E. Meyer during a ceremony aboard USS Midway Museum. Meyer was presented... More
Capt. Phillip Denker, commander of Company C, Special
Capt. Phillip Denker, commander of Company C, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center, gives the eulogy honoring the life of Spc. Jose Tor... More
U.S. Army Col. Joel Ward, commander, 45th Infantry
U.S. Army Col. Joel Ward, commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Thunderbird, awards Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Rumple of the Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 45th Infantry Brigade Comba... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes remarks before presenting
Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes remarks before presenting the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with "V" Device for Valor and the Combat Medical Badge to Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of th... More
The Purple Heart is presented to Sgt. 1st Class Peter
The Purple Heart is presented to Sgt. 1st Class Peter I. Roth, an instructor at Camp Mckall with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), United States Army John F. Kennedy and School, by L... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cameron T. Halkovich, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cameron T. Halkovich, right, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 1st Marine Division, receives an award by Lt. Col. Christopher Haar, the commanding officer of 1st... More
Corrina Marquez-Burns and Carlos Marquez Jr. receive
Corrina Marquez-Burns and Carlos Marquez Jr. receive their grandfather Pvt. Juan Candelaria Marquez’s Army service medals from Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, commanding general 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss... More
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin (left), commanding general of
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin (left), commanding general of United States Forces – Iraq, presents the Purple Heart to Pvt. Phillip Verner (third from left), with Company E, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Advise an... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, awards Sgt. Tyler J. Andreatta the Purple Heart at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Sept. 23. Andreatta, an aviation and weapons technician with Marine Light A... More
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Moran from Poulsbo, Wash., (third
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Moran from Poulsbo, Wash., (third from right) was one of 12 service members recognized for actions taken Oct. 26 when their convoy was ambushed twice while traveling through Afghanistan’s ... More
Brig. Gen. David Puster congratulates Capt. Brien Durkee
Brig. Gen. David Puster congratulates Capt. Brien Durkee on receiving the Purple Heart in a ceremony on Nov. 6, 2011.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry pins the Combat Medical Badge
Texas Gov. Rick Perry pins the Combat Medical Badge onto the uniform of Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas... More
Col. Brian Mennes (left), commander of 4th Brigade
Col. Brian Mennes (left), commander of 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, greets Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, a purple heart recipient and infantryman for Troop B, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment,... More
The American flag stands tall in the front yard of
The American flag stands tall in the front yard of the Stephensons' home after the home makeover they won to honor a military family courtesy of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Other changes include repairs to exte... More
1st Lt. Damian Bordenave, a Combat Rescue Officer assigned
1st Lt. Damian Bordenave, a Combat Rescue Officer assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron, bows his head during a prayer at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 13, 2019. Bordendave was at a ceremony where two para... More