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Purple Heart - Presenting a sacred United States military decoration to a soldier, sailor, airman, marine, or guardian who was wounded or killed in action by an enemy force. 

On behalf of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration, we proudly honor all Purple Heart recipients – the courageous men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country.

Hello Community,

We are excited to invite everyone to come out and meet Brandon Piestewa, son of the late U.S. Military Hero Lori Piestewa, at our upcoming Back 2 School Bash on August 8, 2026, held at the Cameron Chapter parking lot in Cameron, AZ. from 10am - 2pm DST.

Brandon is a Champion Powerlifter, and will be on the U.S. Olympic Team! He will also be delivering a motivating speech along with a powerlifting demonstration for the community. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youth and families to meet someone who continues to honor his mother’s legacy through discipline, strength, and dedication.

This special meet & greet is open to the entire community, and we encourage everyone to attend and please share this invitation with others.

Yá'át'ééh,

The Navajo Nation Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NNOSHA) invites every division, department, program, chapter, and enterprise across the Navajo Nation to take part in Safe + Sound Week 2026 — the nationwide observance recognizing the value of workplace safety and health, held August 10–16, 2026.

Safe + Sound Week is a chance to start a safety and health program, energize an existing one, or simply recognize the work your team already does to keep one another safe. When we protect our workers, we protect our families, our communities, and the well-being — hózhó — of the Nation.

Participating is easy, and it's free:

1. Sign up — Register your department or program at osha.gov/safeandsoundweek (or scan the QR code on the attached flyer).
2. Plan an activity — Hold a toolbox talk, a walkthrough, a hazard hunt, or a short recognition event. Free materials and ideas are on OSHA's site.
3. Recognize your team — After your event, complete OSHA's short survey to download a certificate and challenge coin.

Can't participate that week? Any week can be your Safe + Sound Week — pick a time that works for your team.

The attached flyer is ready to print and post in break rooms, offices, and common areas, or to share with your staff. Please help us spread the word.

Questions or need help planning an activity? Reach us anytime at nnosha.request@navajo-nsn.gov.

Ahéhee' for your commitment to keeping our workers safe.