Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was seriously wounded using his body to absorb a grenade blast that threatened a fellow Marine.

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors ...

The naming of Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, really started with our first president, George Washington. He established the Badge ...

Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter, a Medal of Honor recipient, will have a guided missile destroyer named in his honor.

Today’s ceremony is in honor of National Purple Heart Day, recognizing all service members and veterans who have been wounded ...

When the Navy awards one of its toughest, most capable ships the name of a living Medal of Honor recipient, it says something profound about faith in patriotism and in perseverance. The DDG‑148, now ...

President Trump is honoring nearly 100 Purple Heart recipients injured in military action, including some veterans who gave ...

Members of the Jacksonville community are invited to honor the brave men and women who were injured or lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military on Thursday near the city’s Veterans Memorial ...

August 7th is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit ...

Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle relinquished command of the Norfolk-based U.S. Fleet Force Command at a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday, according to a press release by the U.S. Navy.

In Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 889 Commander Bob Martin's opinion, the Purple Heart is an honor that absolutely should be ...

August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day. A day to honor the men and women who were wounded or killed while serving in the military. We speak with one local veteran on what the award means to him.