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.
Read MoreU.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) George Bates will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as New York’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
Read MoreU.S. Army Specialist 4 (SP4) James Ives represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes as New York’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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