Story by Cpl. Marcin Platek | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 08.22.2013
Ernest C. Brace, a Marine during the Korean War era, is the longest-held civilian prisoner of war during the Vietnam conflict. For his wounds and sacrifice, Brace received the Purple Heart and POW Medals at Kingsley Air Force Base here, Aug.16....
Story by Sgt. Lance Pounds | 3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs Office | 05.16.2012
“Attention to Orders!” said Capt. David Padgalaskas, narrator for the ceremony. “By order of the President of the United States of America, the Purple Heart, established by General George Washington, is awarded to Spc. Charles Lemon, for wounds received in action, June 8, 2011. Given under my hand at Fort Hood, Texas this 14th day of May 2012, signed the honorable John McHugh, Secretary......
Story by Sgt. Frank O'Brien | 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team | 10.17.2011
Sgt. James A. Coghill with the Fort Wainwright-based Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was presented a Purple Heart at Forward Operating Base Eagle. Oct. 17....
