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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Army Col. Ramon “Tony” Nadal has been chosen as the Virginia representative who will be honored during the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project trip.
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A Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been selected for a national honor recognizing the service of America’s combat-wounded veterans.
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A Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation's 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.
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A Spring City Air Force pilot who survived being shot down over Vietnam after flying hundreds of combat missions is now being honored on a national stage for a lifetime of service and sacrifice.
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U.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.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Gary Morris will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Delaware’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Thomas Matteo will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as one of Florida’s representatives at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Marine Corps Major (Maj) Larry R. Iverson Jr., Ph.D., will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as California’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Army Specialist Four (SP4) Frank Cirullo will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Colorado’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Army Specialist (SPC) John Parette will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Arkansas’ representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) John Clipp 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.
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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.
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U.S. Navy Seaman (SN) Ron Cowart will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Texas’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Army Colonel (COL) Ramon “Tony” Nadal will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Virginia’s representative at the multi‑day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Keith Wittnebel will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Oregon’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded. The Purple Heart Patriot Project is a program of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.
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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal (Cpl) Jackie Drakeford will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as South Carolina’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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