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UPDATED Oct 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Three soldiers receive Purple Hearts after Saudi base attack
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Staff Sgt. Kalob Mitchell, Sgt. Xavier Jones and Spc. Nicholas Cabo received Purple Heart medals for their actions following an Iranian missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27. The three soldiers serve in the 6th Battalion, 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery.
WHO: Staff Sgt. Kalob Mitchell, Sgt. Xavier Jones and Spc. Nicholas Cabo
WHAT: The three soldiers received Purple Heart medals for their actions following an Iranian missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET
WHERE: Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
WHY: They received the medals for their actions following the Iranian missile attack.
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