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Purple Heart



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Army combat veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Army and Navy veteran awarded a Purple Heart, Stern founded Grey Bull in 2021, leading private evacuation missions in war zones from Afghanistan to Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

A company called Purple Heart reportedly acted an an intermediary in the transfer.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Several veterans groups separately filed a brief supporting the order: The Vietnam Veterans of America California State Council and four VVA chapters, the Amvets Department of California and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

“All you’ve got there is a scratch. He’ll have you back flying combat missions the day you come out, Purple Heart and all.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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