For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. During the withdrawal of his battalion after three days of attack, Second Lieutenant McGinty’s 32-man platoon came under heavy fire from an estimated enemy regiment. Despite overwhelming odds, he

While flying over North Vietnam, Captain Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft and evaded capture for over six weeks despite severe injuries and starvation. After being captured, he overpowered a guard and escaped, only to be recaptured hours later. Transferred to a prison

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Amid the devastating flooding in Texas, we recognize the incredible efforts of PO3 Scott Ruskan, a Rescue Swimmer for the United States Coast Guard — a shining example of courage, commitment, and selfless service. To PO3 Ruskan and all the brave men and women working around the

Private First Class Winder displayed extraordinary bravery while serving as a senior medical aidman with Company A in Vietnam. During a search mission, his unit was ambushed by heavy enemy fire. Hearing the cries of wounded comrades, he crawled unarmed across 100 meters of open

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life while serving as a machine gunner with Company L, 3d Battalion in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. After establishing a night ambush position, Lance Corporal Worley and his fellow Marines were suddenly alerted to

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action, Staff Sergeant Sims distinguished himself while leading his squad in an assault on a heavily fortified enemy position. His leadership enabled a pinned-down platoon to regain the initiative. Ordered to support the company

Corporal Smedley displayed extraordinary heroism on 20–21 December 1967 while leading a six-man squad near Happy Valley, Quang Nam Province. Upon spotting a large enemy force moving to attack Hill 41, he repositioned his squad and led an assault. Wounded by grenade and gunfire,

August 7th is National Purple Heart Day — a time to remember and recognize the courageous U.S. service members who were wounded or gave their lives in combat. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice.

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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Specialist Fourth Class Wayrynen distinguished himself with Company B during combat near Duc Pho. While evacuating wounded, his unit came under intense enemy fire and

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Corporal Dunham served as a Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, during operations in Karabilah, Iraq, on 14 April 2004. When his battalion

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Staff Sergeant Stumpf distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader during a search-and-destroy mission. When his unit encountered a well-fortified enemy

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against Viet Cong forces, Sergeant O’Malley led his squad in an assault on a heavily fortified enemy position. Under intense small-arms fire, he charged across an open rice paddy and jumped into an enemy trench, killing eight

Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman displayed extraordinary heroism as an Air Force Combat Controller attached to a Navy SEAL team in Afghanistan on March 4, 2002. After a teammate fell into enemy hands, Sergeant Chapman voluntarily reinserted himself onto a snow-capped mountain

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Dr. King believed that doing the right thing is not about timing or convenience, it's about character. That belief is reflected every day in the men and women of our Armed Forces, who choose service, responsibility, and selflessness in defense of something greater than

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