Retired U.S. Army Pfc. Justin Oaks, a former military police officer and current Glenville, Pennsylvania resident, was ...

Ten New York Army National Guard soldiers who were wounded during an Iranian-backed militia attack on their base in Jordan ...

Three soldiers died and nearly 50 were wounded in the attack, many with traumatic brain injuries and concussions.

Ten New York National Guard soldiers received the Purple Heart last Saturday at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in ...

On January 28, 2024, a drone attack carried out by an Iranian-backed militia struck Tower 22, a U.S. military outpost ...

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 nation.

The Purple Heart Medal was initially established as ... Pennsylvanians have selflessly fought to preserve our freedom and protect our borders,” said Gov. Wolf. “Most have safely come home ...

Redesignated the Purple Heart in 1932, it has been known as such ever since. Military service members receive the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed in any military action against an enemy.