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Defense Department announces 11 days of furloughs, beginning in July
An estimated 24,000 Oklahoma civilian workers will lose two days of work per period through the end of the fiscal year, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says.
Tuesday May 14 | American Legion Magazine
Oklahoman serves at Normandy, survives work camps, returns home to Rosie the Riveter wife
Upon graduating high school, I snuck to Yuma, Ariz., to marry my sweetheart, Wilma, on June 6, 1943.
Tuesday May 14 | Army Times
Wellness centers give soldiers extra push to fitness
Health Educator Erin Flaherty conducts an Ultrasound body fat test on Bob Delcuore on May 1 at the Aberdeen Army Wellness Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
Fallen Soldier Honored in Lawton
Hundreds of people turned out to show their love and support for 1st Lieutenant Brandon Landrum, who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting us here at home.
FORT BLISS, Texas — Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, are preparing to conduct decisive action operations against an adaptive opposing force during Network Integration Evaluation 13.2, which starts this month.
Normandy veteran tells tale of invasion, workcamps
The American Legion's Honor and Remembrance web page is interested in stories about your service, your family's military connections, how your post honors veterans and more.
Field artillery training integrates women into combat specialties
The loud booms from the fields of Fort Sill will sound the same, but for the first time women may be responsible for launching the artillery.
McHugh looks to ramp up Pacific partnerships
If you're afraid that long-past scrape with the law will keep you from landing a job, there's some... The Army is absorbing budget cuts in a multitude of areas, said Army Secretary John McHugh, but engagements with militaries in the Pacific is not one of them.
According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department
According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department, there have been a lot of business activity in Altus this year, as well as new construction and housing projects.
Army cadets graduate from training
RIVERSIDE COUNTY The following cadets have graduated from military training in their respective bases.
Oklahoman serves at Normandy, survives work camps, returns home to Rosie the Riveter wife
Upon graduating high school, I snuck to Yuma, Ariz., to marry my sweetheart, Wilma, on June 6, 1943.
Field artillery training integrates women into combat specialties
The loud booms from the fields of Fort Sill will sound the same, but for the first time women may be responsible for launching the artillery.
Civil War Collector's Show coming this weekend
One of the biggest Civil War events in the country will be returning to Mansfield this weekend.
According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department
According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department, there have been a lot of business activity in Altus this year, as well as new construction and housing projects.
Annual Fort Sill/Lawton Chamber of Commerce fly-in
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John F. Campbell address members of the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce during their annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In, on Capitol Hill, April 18, 2013.
Ground broken for new $45 million Fort Sill elemen
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal delivers the keynote address during the Freedom Elementary School groundbreaking ceremony to state/community leaders and more than 350 students from the Geronimo Road & Sheridan Road Elementary Schools at Fort Sill, Okla., April 26, 2013.
Decision on 3rd Brigade may come this summer, Pentagon official said
A decision is possible this summer on whether the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division remains at Fort Benning or will be cut to reduce the Army force by 2020.
Ear, nose, throat physician retiring after 35 years at Wichita practice
A retirement reception for George Randall is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at Mid-Kansas Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, 310 S. Hillside.
Leader: Cuts to impact readiness
WASHINGTON — The Army’s undersecretary said with sequestration in place and deep cuts requested, the Army is concerned about how it can train, equip and sustain Soldiers to be ready when called upon.
Army picks 1st Infantry Division for safety award
The 1st Infantry Division has been honored for taking steps to improve the safety of soldiers living and training at Fort Riley and three other posts.