On this day in 1990, the U.S. launched Operation Desert Shield, answering Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait with swift military action.
See how the operation began.
"These Soldiers saved lives."
Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commanding general of the @3rd_Infantry, praised the Soldiers who subdued the gunman and administered first aid during the Fort Stewart shooting on August 6, 2025.
Our Fort Stewart Heroes from left to right are: 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sgt. Eve Rodarte, and Sgt. Aaron Turner.
"The fast action of these Soldiers under stress, under trauma, and under fire absolutely saved lives from being lost." — @SecArmy Dan Driscoll on Fort Stewart heroes.
For their actions, Barger and Funk were awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented to them by Army Gen. John Pershing in February 1919. The pair also earned decorations from several Allied governments, including the French Croix de Guerre.
Barger was discharged from the Army in 1921. During his service he earned several medals of valor, including 10 Purple Hearts, a record he shares with only two other Soldiers.
Discover more stories of valor and courage on our Heroes of the Army site: https://t.co/ASrfcm9UYX
Once Barger got word of this, he and Pfc. Jesse Funk voluntarily made two trips about 500 yards with a stretcher through heavy machine gun fire to rescue the men.
They realized there was a third enlisted man about 50 yards from an enemy machine gun nest, and they returned for that man, too.
Today is National Purple Heart Day, a time to honor our service members wounded in combat.
Among the most decorated is Pfc. Charles Barger, a WWI hero who received 10 Purple Hearts and a Medal of Honor.
Read more to learn about his extraordinary courage under fire. 🧵
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