Latest "purple hearts" stories

Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness

“We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”

By Irene Loewenson

4 weeks ago

Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say

Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Man who pretended to be Marine while in prison sentenced to 3 years

After leaving prison, Jakobie Scott Timblin wore dress blues with a Purple Heart in front of his romantic partner's family as part of the scam, police say.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

He wasn’t actually a Marine. He was a scammer in prison, police say

He reportedly even brought along his supposed dress blues, complete with a Purple Heart, on a trip to the alleged victim’s family cabin.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Recipients look back at their service on National Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart day is on August 7.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

16 months ago

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ is a love story with a wounded premise

Watch "Purple Hearts" on Netflix.

By Sarah Sicard

16 months ago