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    Nearly 16 Years Later: Green Beret Receives Purple Heart for Wounds Sustained in Afghanistan [Image 3 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in dress green uniforms are posing together holding a framed Purple Heart certificate during a formal military award ceremony. The soldier on the right is wearing a Purple Heart medal on his chest, indicating he is the recipient. Both soldiers display Special Forces (Airborne) insignia and extensive service ribbons.

    FORT CARSON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Solorio 

    10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John W. Sannes, Deputy Commanding General-Operations, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), presents the Purple Heart certificate to Chief Warrant Officer 2 Corey L. Cook during an award ceremony at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 15, 2026. Cook received the Purple Heart nearly 16 years after sustaining wounds in an explosion while deployed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Solorio)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 17:53
    Photo ID: 9938896
    VIRIN: 260915-A-MI072-2814
    Resolution: 3923x2615
    Size: 2.53 MB
    Location: FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US
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    The image shows a United States Purple Heart military medal resting on a teal surface bearing a partial Department of Defense or military department seal. The medal features its characteristic heart-shaped design with a gold border, blue enamel center, and a profile relief of George Washington. It is attached to a purple and white striped ribbon with a suspension bar.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Cook, wearing Army Service Uniform (ASU) in olive green, is standing at attention or in a formal posture during what appears to be a military ceremony. He displays numerous decorations including a Purple Heart medal, multiple service ribbons, airborne wings, and special forces insignia. The 'AIRBORNE' tab and unit patches are visible on his left shoulder.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in dress green uniforms are posing together holding a framed Purple Heart certificate during a formal military award ceremony. The soldier on the right is wearing a Purple Heart medal on his chest, indicating he is the recipient. Both soldiers display Special Forces (Airborne) insignia and extensive service ribbons.
    A military award ceremony is taking place in which one U.S. Army officer is pinning a medal onto another officer's uniform. The recipient is wearing a Special Forces Airborne uniform with numerous ribbons, badges, and unit patches. An American flag is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Cook stands at attention in Army Green Service Uniform (Class A). He is wearing numerous decorations including what appears to be a Purple Heart medal displayed prominently on his chest. The soldier has Special Forces and Airborne insignia visible, indicating elite military service.

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