PURPLE HEART U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pins a Purple Heart Medal on U.S. Army Pfc. Brandon J. Davis on Forward Operating Base Howz-E-Madad, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2010. Gates pinned Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars with Valor and Army Commendation with Valor medals on deployed soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division. Davis is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 910626-S-VCV95-161.jpg Photo Gallery