Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth & DOD Assistant Sean Parnell released the following statement; “Today, we honor the 1.8 million heroes who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Their bravery will never be forgotten.”
Today, we honor the 1.8 million heroes who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
Their bravery will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/UQXI9YSJ8j
— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) August 7, 2025
Today, a cowardly shooting at Fort Stewart left five brave Soldiers wounded. Praise God they are all in stable condition. Our prayers are with them, their families, and the entire Fort Stewart community in the aftermath of this attack.
We owe profound gratitude to the law…
— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) August 6, 2025
🚨TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE: Trump to honor 100 Purple Heart recipients at White House ceremony💜 https://t.co/i26hHOnF1F
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 7, 2025
Under @POTUS and @SecDef, every U.S. military branch has hit their recruitment goals at LEAST three months ahead of schedule. Morale is high, and young American patriots are fired up to serve their country.
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) August 6, 2025
Today, we honor Purple Heart Day.
Here’s to the bravery of the 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients. pic.twitter.com/bz5jpAaUms
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) August 7, 2025
This Purple Heart Day, we honor those who have laid down their life for our country and those who carry the wounds of battle with them today.
On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank all Purple Heart recipients for their bravery and fortitude. pic.twitter.com/BU5wl5huN9
— Scott Turner (@SecretaryTurner) August 7, 2025