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Eight Gold Stars, One Bronze and One Purple Heart awarded November 18, 2018 — In one of the largest presentation ceremonies ever held at Camp Lejeune, eight Gold Stars in lieu of MORE

Staff Sergeant Receives Purple Heart in Family-Centered Ceremony August 8, 2018 — On National Purple Heart Day, WWR highlights a purple heart recipient, Staff Sgt. Richard Ryan Parker. Staff Sgt. Parker was injured by an improvised explosive device in December 2010 in Afghanistan and his initial application for the award was denied. He figured that was the end of it — until two years ago, when he connected with the Wounded Warrior Regiment and began working with field support representative Brian Liedstrand. MORE

Sioux Falls Marines show what it means to never leave a Marine behind by awarding Purple Heart December 22, 2017 — When Marines graduate recruit training, not only are they gaining the title of Marine, they are also gaining a family. The bonds of the Marines to their left and right often run thicker than blood. MORE

Marines killed in Chattanooga awarded Purple Heart April 21, 2016 — Four small boxes lay closely together, each of them encasing a metal heart emblazoned with the MORE

Marine, Chattanooga shooting victim receives Purple Heart Medal January 27, 2016 — A Marine Corps recruiter was awarded the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony in Chattanooga, MORE