Heart of purple

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, shakes hands with Carlyle Waters, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 657 member, after a Purple Heart ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Waters and two other members of the chapter attended the ceremony to welcome Beasley to their Purple Heart family. Beasley was awarded the medal for injuries he sustained in action, including traumatic brain injury and hearing loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Heart of purple

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, received the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. During a recent deployment to Afghanistan, Beasley’s convoy ran over an improvised explosive device. After escaping the ensuing firefight, he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and still suffers from hearing loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Heart of purple

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a Purple Heart ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Leavitt told the audience how Beasley was injured in the line of duty and thanked him for his dedication and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Heart of purple

Carlyle Waters, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 657 member, watches as Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, is honored during a Purple Heart ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Three members of the chapter were present to welcome Beasley to the group. Beasley was presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, with a coin after a Purple Heart ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Leavitt was the presiding officer for the ceremony and presented Beasley with his Purple Heart medal, which is awarded to Service members who are wounded in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Heart of purple

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, stands on stage during a Purple Heart ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Beasley was injured when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device during a recent deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, with his Purple Heart citation during a ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013. Beasley suffered a traumatic brain injury after his vehicle was attacked during a recent deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Heart of purple

Published Nov. 8, 2013