ARIZONA DEPARTMENT

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Some Gave All, All Gave Some

Our mission is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.

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Throughout the state of Arizona

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We’re proud of our chapters located all throughout our state of Arizona. Collectively, we bring combat-wounded veterans together, and help all who have served our nation.
We would like you to see what we’re all about, and join in the comradery!

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“[I] Was retired and searching for something to do! MOPH was the perfect answer!“

- Patriot N. Barker

“I initially joined because the members of the organization are those who I’ve idolized my entire life; they’re the living embodiments of the stories I’ve heard throughout my childhood. It’s incredible to now call them my peers, my friends. I’ve stayed active with The Order because of the bonds I’ve formed with our members, and in knowing that we truly make an impact in the community. It’s really a special group.“

- Patriot I. Parkinson

“I joined MOPH to help Veterans – I have been a strong Advocate for Veterans in New Jersey and here in Arizona since 2012. I am now serving as your Department Commander. I will continue to advocate for you with our legislative leaders, Veterans affairs and our VA Healthcare system. I strongly believe in Transparency and Communication.”

- Patriot C. Byers

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona

Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona1 day ago

Fellow Patriots, The registration link for the National Convention being held in Reno, NV is now live on the National MOPH website! To register, members must log in to their www.purpleheart.org accounts on the Purple Heart website. You **must log in** before attempting to register.
Thank you,

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Serving combat-wounded veterans since 1932. Join our mission today.

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona5 days ago

LTC Dick Tobiason, USA Ret, and Dept of Oregon MOPH member briefed the chapter on the National Medal of Honor Highway that was signed in to law on Dec 17th. He is the creator of the concept to establish the highway. U.S. Hwy 20 is the longest U.S. highway at 3,365 miles from the Oregon coast to the Massachusetts coast and will honor the 3,526 recipients of the Medal of Honor of Honor. The MOPH lead the way for the creation of the highway in 5 of the 12 states. Chapter 442 Commander Mike Dyer and Department Jr. Vice-Commander John Moore were presented with National Medal of Honor Highway Challenge Coins.

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona2 weeks ago

The latest issue of the National Purple Heart Magazine is available. Department of Arizona articles start on page 83.

2025 Mar-Apr PHM Complete

MAr-Apr dogotal issue of the Purple Heart Magazine

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona3 weeks ago

The February issue of the Department Newsletter, "The Purple Heart Artery" is available. Enjoy!

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona3 weeks ago

This week the National Commander, Robert Olivarez Jr, testified before the joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. In attendance providing support were Department Commander, Keith Gray, and other MOPH officers. Thank you for advocating for the needs and concerns of our Veterans.

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Military Order of the Purple Heart - Department of Arizona4 weeks ago

Fort Lowell Chapter 442 hosted bingo for the patients at the Tucson VA hospital on February 22nd. Patriot Dave Bertagnoli & Patriot Danny Lemon conducted bingo. Their wives, Cherie & Yolanda, assisted the patients. Patriot Cody Phipps & volunteer Susan-Lea Skuhr also helped. The grand prize was a beautiful quilt donated by the ladies from Canyon Del Oro Bible church. Thank you, Dave, Danny, Cody, Cherie, Yolanda, and Susan-Lea.

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We welcome all persons of good moral character who are awarded the Purple Heart Medal by the Government of the United States AND are Active Duty or have Honorable or General discharge are eligible for active membership in the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A.

Click the button below to go to the MOPH National website to become a member.

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Requirements

Purple Heart

Living veterans or activity duty personnel who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

Documentation

DD214 Member-4 or Service-2 with Purple Heart Award AND Honorable or General discharge OR

DD215 (if Purple Heart Award, Honorable or General discharge is not on DD214)