3 US soldiers awarded Purple Hearts after March missile attack on Saudi Arabia base
Defense News • 10/12/2026 – 10/13/2026
Summary
Three U.S. soldiers, Sgt. Xavier Jones, SSgt. Kalob Mitchell, and Spc. Nicholas Cabo, were awarded Purple Hearts following a missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The attack occurred in March.
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