- Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, made a significant announcement regarding the awarding of the Purple Heart.
- The recognition will be granted to two members of the West Virginia National Guard.
- Both members were victims of a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.
- The attack was described as an ambush carried out by an Afghan national.
- One of the National Guard members was killed in the attack.
- The other member is currently recovering from injuries sustained during the incident.
- This announcement highlights the bravery and sacrifice of the National Guard members involved.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-says-national-guard-members-shot-dc-ambush-afghan-national-receive-purple-heart)
