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Vice Chairman Presents Purple Heart to Service Members Injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom Grenade Attack

First publishedJul 29, 22:42 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:03 UTC · 5m ago

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Vice Chairman Presents Purple Heart to Service Members Injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom Grenade Attack

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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 gave the Purple Heart to six service members. They were hurt in a grenade attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ceremony was in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.

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This event honors the service members who were hurt in a difficult situation. It also shows appreciation for their service.

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Who presented the Purple Heart?: Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney
Why did they receive the Purple Heart?: They were hurt in a grenade attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Where was the ceremony?: The Pentagon's Hall of Heroes

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