Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony

Wright-Patt joins the Military Order of the Purple Heart's Purple Heart Trail community

Purple Heart recipients, salute, during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony inside the Carney auditorium at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 10, 2019. The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Ohio, designated Wright-Patterson as a Purple Heart Base making them the first active duty military base to become a part of the community that supports combat wounded veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

Wright-Patt joins the Military Order of the Purple Heart's Purple Heart Trail community

Randy Howson, Purple Heart and Vietnam veteran, speaks to the audience, during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony inside the Carney auditorium at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 10, 2019. Howson serves as the Purple Heart Trail Coordinator for the Department of Ohio and was wounded while serving during the Vietnam War in 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

Wright-Patt joins the Military Order of the Purple Heart's Purple Heart Trail community

Col. Thomas P. Sherman, 88th Air Base Wing commander, speaks to Purple Heart recipients during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony inside the Carney auditorium at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 10, 2019. Wright-Patterson AFB accepted the honor to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Purple Heart Trail community becoming the first active duty military base to do so. Col. Sherman read the proclamation that Wright-Patterson submitted to the Military Order of the Purple Heart in accordance with the designation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

Wright-Patt joins the Military Order of the Purple Heart's Purple Heart Trail community

Purple Heart recipients, clap during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony inside the Carney auditorium at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 10, 2019. The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Ohio, designated Wright-Patterson as a Purple Heart Base making them the first active duty military base to become a part of the community that supports combat wounded veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

Wright-Patt joins the Military Order of the Purple Heart's Purple Heart Trail community

Purple Heart recipients, clap during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Purple Heart Base Designation Ceremony inside the Carney auditorium at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 10, 2019. The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Ohio, designated Wright-Patterson as a Purple Heart Base making them the first active duty military base to become a part of the community that supports combat wounded veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)