March 26, 2026 Navy Sailor posthumously awarded Purple Heart at Hanscom AFB ceremony A U.S. Navy Sailor received the Purple Heart nearly 82 years after being injured during the World War II D-Day invasion June 6, 1944.
Aug. 7, 2025 Nation salutes Purple Heart veterans Purple Heart Day is a time to honor and remember service members who were wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of an enemy or while prisoners of war.
July 11, 2019 DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes The implementation has been delayed until January 12, 2020, giving long-serving members more time to transfer their education benefits to spouses or dependents.