Official Twitter link of the Military Order of the Purple Heart USA Chap 542 (MOPH) Chartered by Act of Congress for Wounded Veterans. Follow/RTs ≠ endorsement.
A great morning in #Ludlow joining members of the Military Order of Purple Heart. In attendance is Felix Garcia from Texas, the current Nat'l Jr Vice Commander. A fellow Marine & Purple Heart recipient, who is fostering partnerships w/ Local & National Membership. #MOPH.
4 May, 1775 George Washington left his home and plantation Mount Vernon for the 2nd Continental Congress. That Congress would appoint him commander of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. He would not return to his beloved Mount Vernon until 6 years later. #RevWar#History
#THISDAYINAAHISTORY Dec 26, 1917 Brigadier General William P. Burnham assumed command of the DIV in an a ceremony on Camp Gordon, Georgia. Burnham was the third “AA 6” in our history. Burnham did not actually replace anyone as the previous CDR had been moved prior.
ICYMI: Yesterday we honored the Americans that fought bravely and those that lost their lives in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Thank you to all who participated in and those who attended our Remembrance Ceremony at Fort DeRussy Military Reservation. #TropicLightning
Around dawn on 26 Dec 1776, Gen Washington's army finished its night march and deployed in divisions around Trenton. Despite all the setbacks they managed to surprise the Hessian garrison. In a short fight they killed and wounded over 100 and captured 900. #RevWar victory
On the #DayAfterChristmas, 1944, #USArmy Lt. Col. Keith L. Ware deliberately drew fire upon himself causing the enemy to disclose their positions.
He was wounded but refused medical attention until the enemy was cleared and his Soldiers safe.
This earned him the #MedalofHonor.
This holiday season, please remember the 3,000 All American Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division in #Afghanistan and #Kosovo on the knife's edge for our Nation.
@USArmy@USDOD