Senator Doug Mastriano, a Republican state senator from Pennsylvania and retired U.S. Army colonel, shared several posts on August 7, 2025, reflecting on his military service and current political views.
In a post made at 14:00 UTC, Mastriano published a photograph from his time in the U.S. Army, stating: “Throwback Thursday – Major Mastriano next to an Abrams Tank during his assignment with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA. #ThrowbackThursday https://t.co/HQhITs07T2”.
Later that day at 15:00 UTC, he marked Purple Heart Day with a message honoring wounded veterans: “Aug 7 – Purple Heart Day. It’s a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented their country and were wounded or killed whilst serving. These people are decorated with a Purple Heart in the name of the President, and this day is for remembering https://t.co/wu4e6eSGtq”.
At 15:42 UTC on the same day, Mastriano criticized Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a post that read: “Shapiro is a science denier who is part of a woke patriarchy that tramples women’s rights. He’s too extreme for Pennsylvania, and he’s putting our daughters at risk! https://t.co/2I09ME2fpp”.
Doug Mastriano has been active in Pennsylvania politics since his election to the State Senate in 2019. Before entering public office, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army for nearly three decades.
