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Welcome

DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS military Order Purple Heart

our history

MOPH TX was chartered on February 22, 1984 and is comprised of 16 Chapters of the MOPH, representing approximately 47,000 living recipients of the Purple Heart in the State of Texas. MOPH TX is unique among all veteran service organizations in that our membership is comprised entirely of combat veterans who were wounded in action. The mission of the MOPH 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. 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 an Honorable or General discharge are eligible for active membership in the MOPH of the U.S.A.

2026-2027 Leadership-Elected officers

COMMANDER

SR. VICE COMMANDER

SR. VICE COMMANDER

Lorenzo Rodriguez 

EL1ROD67@YAHOO.COM

SR. VICE COMMANDER

SR. VICE COMMANDER

SR. VICE COMMANDER

Eric Newton

ARMOR311K@GMAIL.COM

JR. VICE COMMANDER

SR. VICE COMMANDER

JR. VICE COMMANDER

Victor Medina

VMEDINA@TBIWARRIOR.ORG

FINANCE OFFICER

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

JR. VICE COMMANDER

Robert Galpin

MOPHTXFINANCE@GMAIL.COM

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

John Footman

KATFOOTMAN@YAHOO.COM

2026-2027 Leadership-appointed officers

ADJUTANT

ADJUTANT

ADJUTANT

Gustav Wittschack

MOPH.TEXAS@GMAIL.COM

CHAPLAIN

ADJUTANT

ADJUTANT

Pete Rosey

ROSIE.PETER@YAHOO.COM

JUDGE ADVOCATE

JUDGE ADVOCATE

JUDGE ADVOCATE

Everett Kelly

EKELLY1948@YAHOO.COM

LEGISLATIVE

JUDGE ADVOCATE

JUDGE ADVOCATE

Roberto Garza

MIKEGOLF03.R@GMAIL.COM

Past national commanders from the state of texas

2025 COMMANDER

2025 COMMANDER

2025 COMMANDER

Tracey Brown
Chapter 1876, Texas, Region 5

TLB5677@LIVE.COM

2019 COMMANDER

2025 COMMANDER

2025 COMMANDER

Felix Garcia III
Chapter 723, Texas, Region 5

PNCGARCIAMOPH@GMAIL.COM

Membership

If you or someone in your family have received the Purple Heart Medal, we invite you to join us today to carry on our mission. The MOPH is comprised of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans.


*Please note that the MOPH does not have posthumous memberships; only living Purple Heart Recipients are eligible for membership.


Interested in becoming a member? Click here: https://www.purpleheart.org/MemberType

Benefits of membership

Veteran Advocacy

Veteran Advocacy

Veteran Advocacy

Access to MOPH’s national advocacy network, fighting for veteran’s benefits, healthcare, and recognition at the federal and state level.

Community

Veteran Advocacy

Veteran Advocacy

A lifelong bond with fellow combat-wounded veterans who understand your service and sacrifice. Monthly chapter meetings, events, and fellowship.

Service Programs

Veteran Advocacy

Legislative Support

Access to MOPH’s service programs, including hospital visitation, emergency financial assistance, and transition support for returning veterans.

Legislative Support

National Recognition

Legislative Support

MOPH actively lobbies Congress on behalf of Purple Heart recipients and all veterans, ensuring your voice is heard in Washington.

Scholarships

National Recognition

National Recognition

Children and grandchildren of members may be eligible for the MOPH’s national scholarship program.

National Recognition

National Recognition

National Recognition

Participation in national ceremonies, memorials, and events honoring the sacrifice of Purple Heart recipients. 

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