Event Brief
Hegseth: National Guard Members to Receive Purple Heart
Filed: Feb 07, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: Two West Virginia National Guard members recognized with Purple Heart after DC ambush by Afghan national.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Purple Heart recognition for National Guard members
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To honor the sacrifice of the members involved in the ambush
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