Frank Cirullo, a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, is being recognized by the National Purple Heart Honor Mission for his military service and commitment to helping fellow veterans and his community. Cirullo has been named one of the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project Honorees.
Read MoreFrank Cirullo was in the army for six years, serving in the Vietnam War as a member of the First Air Cavalry. He received his Purple Heart after a rocket exploded near him, causing injuries to his shoulder and neck.
Read MoreU.S. Army Specialist Four Frank Cirullo was appointed Colorado’s representative at a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded, according to nonprofit the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.
Read MoreU.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Keith Wittnebel of Medford will represent Oregon and join 49 others from each state for a multi-day tribute event in New York honoring Purple Heart recipients, organized by the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.
Read MoreA 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 Knott will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Alaska’s representative at the 2026 multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
Read MoreAlma 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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 MoreArmy Col. Ramon “Tony” Nadal has been chosen as the Virginia representative who will be honored during the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project trip.
Read MoreA Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been selected for a national honor recognizing the service of America’s combat-wounded veterans.
Read MoreA Crawford County Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation's 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.
Read MoreA 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.
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. 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.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreU.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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