Bleeding pride and purple
Originally designated as the Badge of Military Merit by President George Washington, the Purple Heart medal is awarded to Service members for wounds received during action. The medal features a profile image of President Washington on the front and the words “for military merit” on the back. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, was awarded the medal for injuries sustained during a recent deployment when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device. Beasley was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and suffers from hearing loss. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)
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Airman st Class Brittain Crolley
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