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Purple Heart recipient joins Trooper Steve on Patrol

Watch full video at the top of this story

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Military Order of the Purple Heart has its 91st annual convention this week.

This is the national convention — all the veterans have Purple Hearts.

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The organization does a lot to support veterans with Purple Hearts, including assistance with paying rent, help finding housing, jobs and support and offering scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their families.

On Monday, I was joined by a Purple Heart recipient to talk about the foundation.

Watch the full video at the top of this story.


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Steven Montiero, better known as “Trooper Steve," joined the News 6 morning team as its Traffic Safety Expert in October 2017. A Central Florida native and decorated combat veteran, Montiero comes to the station following an eight-year assignment with the Florida Highway Patrol.