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Press Release: Local Purple Heart Recipient Steven Woelk to be Honored During National Tribute Event

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Steve Woelk will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Kansas’ representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.

NewsBob DriscollJanuary 13, 2026Patriot Project Mission #4, Kansas, Navy

Newsmax: Saluting James Freel as America Right Now's "Patriot of the Week"

On Newsmax’s America Right Now, World War II Marine Corps veteran James Freel was honored for his service as the Patriot of the Week.

NewsBob DriscollMarch 13, 2023Patriot Project Mission #3, Kansas

WIBW: Topeka Native Turns 100, Invited to National Purple Heart Honor Mission 2023 Tribute

“Each year we honor a purple heart recipient from each of the 50 states to represent their state,” said Russell Vernon, a retired army colonel and executive director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, “and this year from all the nominations from the state of Kansas, you’ve been selected.”