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General George Washington established the Purple Heart — then known as the Badge of Military Merit — 238 years ago today to recognize meritorious service in action during our Nation’s war for independence.
Published: Saturday, August 8th, 2020 @ 2:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Purple Heart Day, we honor our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who have endured immense suffering to earn the Purple Heart.
Published: Monday, August 12th, 2019 @ 7:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Dan Lipinski (IL-3) have introduced legislation to honor Purple Heart recipients and other American heroes by giving them access to Department of Defense commissaries and recreation facilities
Published: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his strong support for veterans and military families of Eastern North Carolina by voting for legislation to greatly expand GI bill benefits
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2017 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, co-introduced broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans' education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 5:38 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Wounded Warrior provides wounded veterans a base of hope through their philanthropic work for the most deserving of all Americans.
Published: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 @ 1:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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