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Video by Senior Airman Brandy Burke

Warrior's Purple Heart

Defense Media Activity - Pacific

Feb. 4, 2014 | 1:48

Soldier attending the Warrior Leader Course at Camp Jackson, Korea, celebrating completing their training during a graduation ceremony. One instructor, SSG Keith Thompson, received a special award from 8th Army leadership during the ceremony; a Purple Heart earned in combat.
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The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who are wounded by the enemy. Senior Airman Brandy Dirr tells us why a soldier received the award at Camp Jackson
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The Warrior Leader course at Camp Jackson is the only one available to the Korean Peninsula. Soundbites include SPC Bryan Thomas - WLC Graduate and SSG Keith Thompson - WLC Instructor.