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UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Oct 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Three U.S. soldiers awarded Purple Hearts after attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Sgt. Xavier Jones, Staff Sgt. Kalob Mitchell and Spc. Nicholas Cabo were awarded Purple Hearts for helping fellow service members despite being injured in a missile strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The 550-pound ballistic missile struck near a bunker on March 27, knocking the soldiers unconscious; they received medical evaluations that day.
WHO: The U.S. Army awarded Purple Hearts to Sgt. Xavier Jones, Staff Sgt. Kalob Mitchell and Spc. Nicholas Cabo.
WHAT: Three U.S. soldiers were awarded Purple Hearts.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: They were recognized for helping fellow service members despite their own injuries after the missile attack.
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