Vice Chairman Presents Purple Heart to Service Members Injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom Grenade Attack
Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney presented the Purple Heart to six service members during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.
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Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney presented Purple Heart medals to six service members. Four of them are retired, one is still on active duty, and one received the medal after death. The ceremony was held in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.
Why it matters
It honors those who were wounded while serving in Iraq. It also reminds the public of the sacrifices made during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Who gave the Purple Heart medals?
- Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave the medals.
- How many service members received the Purple Heart?
- Six service members received the Purple Heart.
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Vice Chairman Presents Purple Heart to Service Members Injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom Grenade Attack
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