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Welcome to the Department of California Military Order of the Purple Heart website. This website is a resource for information about the Military Order of the Purple Heart California and the Veteran Community.
March is Womens History Month
March is Women's History Month. We recognizing the contributions made and the glass ceilings broken each day by women in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
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Female members of the U.S. military have not always received the recognition they’ve earned. Yet from sea, to ground, to sky and beyond, women have worn the battle flag of the United States of America and have bravely served in her name. We honor them.
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For more information on Women's History Month check out this page:
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https://www.military.com/history/womens-history-month
Approximately 500 women have received the Purple Heart in U.S. military history, with the first recognized recipient being WWI Army nurse Beatrice Mary MacDonald (1917) and the first of WWII being Lt. Annie G. Fox (1941). Notable recipients include Sen. Tammy Duckworth (2004) and Silver Star recipient Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester (2005).



Commander's Message
Good evening,
I wanted to send you all an email to wish you a Happy Women’s History Month. I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the sacrifices you have made and all you do for our Patriots, the Order, and especially for our country. I know firsthand as a medic that taking care of a service member is no easy task and if that person has mental health issues it is more complex. Your service as a spouse, partner, friend, girlfriend, or family member is recognized and greatly appreciated. I can’t thank you enough. You are the true Heroes that stand behind our Patriots for better or worse. I celebrate you now and every month as you continue to make our lives better with your knowledge, kindness, and countless contributions. Thanks again for all you do and please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
With respect,
Josephine Keller, Commander
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Department of California
(951) 544-9270
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Read more about Woman's History Month
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