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River Valley Democrat Gazette: Crawford County Army veteran chosen as Arkansas’ representative for the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project

A Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation's 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.

NewsBob DriscollDecember 18, 2025Patriot Project Mission #4, Arkansas, Army, Global War on Terrorism

Press Release: Local Purple Heart Recipient Bill Flippo to be Honored During National Tribute Event

U.S. Army First Sergeant (1SG) Bill Flippo will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as South Dakota’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.

Press Release: Local Purple Heart Recipient Roger Ward III to be Honored During National Tribute Event

Ward enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 2001 and served for the next five years. As a member of the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, Ward was deployed to foreign combat zones during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.