Alma native John Parette will be representing Arkansas in the 2026 Purple Heart Project during a multi-day tribute in New York scheduled for April 27, 2026.
An Arkansas veteran will be recognized on the national stage for his service at the 2026 Purple Heart Project this spring. U.S. Army Specialist John Parette has been selected to represent Arkansas at the event scheduled for April 27 to May 1, 2026.
A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) John Clipp, of Elgin, will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Oklahoma’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
A local Purple Heart recipient has been selected as one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Bates will represent New York during the multi-day tribute honoring America’s combat wounded.
Army Col. Ramon “Tony” Nadal has been chosen as the Virginia representative who will be honored during the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project trip.
A Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been selected for a national honor recognizing the service of America’s combat-wounded veterans.
The multi-day Patriot Project Mission, which will take place during the week of April 27 – 30, 2026, will include events at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, visits to historic Washington’s Headquarters, where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – the museum dedicated to our nation’s combat wounded and killed in action.
