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Oklahoma National Guard Battalion Welcomed Home By Family, Friends

More than 150 members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 120th Engineer Battalion are back on the home front. More>>

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120th Engineer Battalion To Return From Afghanistan

Oklahoma's Adjutant General, Major General Myles Deering is scheduled to welcome the soldiers home. More>>

Wounded Oklahoma Veteran Competes In Warrior Games

One of Oklahoma's Own has stepped from the field of battle to the playing field. Specialist Quinton Picone is competing this week in the Warrior Games. More>>

Memorial Service In Midwest City To Honor Airman Killed In Afghanistan

A memorial service is planned for a Tinker Air Force Base sergeant who was killed in a plane crash last month in Afghanistan. More>>

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Last Living Medal Of Honor Recipient From Iwo Jima Honored In Tulsa
Last Living Medal Of Honor Recipient From Iwo Jima Honored In Tulsa
It was nearly 70 years ago, but for U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams, there are times when it feels like yesterday.More >>
It was nearly 70 years ago, but for U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams, there are times when it feels like yesterday.More >>
Families Greet Returning Tulsa-Based Air National Guard Squadron
Families Greet Returning Tulsa-Based Air National Guard Squadron
The sound of cheers could be heard throughout Tulsa International Airport, as 11 members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard were greeted by friends and family.More >>
The sound of cheers could be heard throughout Tulsa International Airport, as 11 members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard were greeted by friends and family.More >>
90-Year-Old Twin WWII Veterans From Oklahoma Take Honor Flight
90-Year-Old Twin WWII Veterans From Oklahoma Take Honor Flight
Like most twins, Don and Clyde McMasters have shared plenty of experiences during their lives, that includes serving their country.More >>
Like most twins, Don and Clyde McMasters have shared plenty of experiences during their lives, that includes serving their country.More >>
Bixby World War II Vet Receives High School Diploma At 85
Bixby World War II Vet Receives High School Diploma At 85
Bixby High School held a special assembly Thursday for the now retired minister, who was just 18 went the war ended.More >>
Bixby High School held a special assembly Thursday for the now retired minister, who was just 18 went the war ended.More >>
Norman Student Closer To Reaching Goal Of Sending Care Packages To Soldiers
Norman Student Closer To Reaching Goal Of Sending Care Packages To Soldiers
A Norman teenager who is trying to send care packages to her fallen father's National Guard unit is closer to her goal.More >>
A Norman teenager who is trying to send care packages to her fallen father's National Guard unit is closer to her goal.More >>
Oklahoma Soldier And Family Return Home For Good
Oklahoma Soldier And Family Return Home For Good
We were at Tulsa International Airport late Monday night as Army Specialist Sean Williams got to hug his mom and dad for the first time in two years.More >>
We were at Tulsa International Airport late Monday night as Army Specialist Sean Williams got to hug his mom and dad for the first time in two years.More >>
Mom Of Edmond Soldier Killed In Afghanistan: I Cannot Be More Proud
Mom Of Edmond Soldier Killed In Afghanistan: I Cannot Be More Proud
The mother of a soldier and Edmond Memorial High School graduate killed Monday while serving in Afghanistan says she cannot be more proud of the son who gave his life while serving his country.More >>
The mother of a soldier and Edmond Memorial High School graduate killed Monday while serving in Afghanistan says she cannot be more proud of the son who gave his life while serving his country.More >>
Veterans Remembered During Service At Fort Gibson National Cemetery
Veterans Remembered During Service At Fort Gibson National Cemetery
Eleven veterans were honored Wednesday during the Moment of Remembrance service in Fort Gibson.More >>
Eleven veterans were honored Wednesday during the Moment of Remembrance service in Fort Gibson.More >>
Sequester Showdown Could Mean Furloughs For Oklahoma National Guard
Sequester Showdown Could Mean Furloughs For Oklahoma National Guard
If a solution isn't reached in Washington, more than 1,000 Oklahoma guard employees face furloughs as soon as next month.More >>
If a solution isn't reached in Washington, more than 1,000 Oklahoma guard employees face furloughs as soon as next month.More >>
State House Committee Approves Bill Allowing Helicopter Hog Hunting
State House Committee Approves Bill Allowing Helicopter Hog Hunting
Supporters of helicopter hunting say wild hogs are much more than just a nuisance. The hogs multiply rapidly and often cause extensive damage just as fast.More >>
Supporters of helicopter hunting say wild hogs are much more than just a nuisance. The hogs multiply rapidly and often cause extensive damage just as fast.More >>
Families Say Goodbye As Oklahoma Soldiers Deploy To Afghanistan
Families Say Goodbye As Oklahoma Soldiers Deploy To Afghanistan
In a church auditorium filled with family and friends, members of the 1220th Engineering Company marched in for a send-off before their deployment.More >>
In a church auditorium filled with family and friends, members of the 1220th Engineering Company marched in for a send-off before their deployment.More >>
Oklahoma Soldiers Being Deployed To Afghanistan, South America
Oklahoma Soldiers Being Deployed To Afghanistan, South America
The 1220th Engineering Company does a lot of driving in convoys. It's one of the most dangerous roles for soldiers in Afghanistan now, with the risk of roadside bombs.More >>
The 1220th Engineering Company does a lot of driving in convoys. It's one of the most dangerous roles for soldiers in Afghanistan now, with the risk of roadside bombs.More >>
Cushing Disabled Veteran Seeks Help Finding Missing Service Dog
Cushing Disabled Veteran Seeks Help Finding Missing Service Dog
A disabled Veteran from Cushing says he lost his service dog in Oklahoma City over the weekend, and he needs her back.More >>
A disabled Veteran from Cushing says he lost his service dog in Oklahoma City over the weekend, and he needs her back.More >>
Skiatook Soldier Awarded For Bravery In Minefield
Skiatook Soldier Awarded For Bravery In Minefield
A Skiatook soldier received an Army Commendation Medal for fearlessly risking his life to save two injured men in his platoon.More >>
A Skiatook soldier received an Army Commendation Medal for fearlessly risking his life to save two injured men in his platoon.More >>
Oklahoma Airmen Honor Their Fallen Friend With Memorial March
Oklahoma Airmen Honor Their Fallen Friend With Memorial March
They gathered in Veterans Park to remember those, like Maj. David Gray, who have made the ultimate sacrifice.More >>
They gathered in Veterans Park to remember those, like Maj. David Gray, who have made the ultimate sacrifice.More >>
Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes Legislation To Get Veterans Jobs
Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes Legislation To Get Veterans Jobs
Companies who are supposed to be creating jobs in Oklahoma, instead are collecting checks and moving jobs out of state. Now one lawmaker is pushing legislation he hopes will change that.More >>
Companies who are supposed to be creating jobs in Oklahoma, instead are collecting checks and moving jobs out of state. Now one lawmaker is pushing legislation he hopes will not only change that, but also put veterans back in the workforce.More >>
New Service Gives Oklahoma Veterans Virtual Access To VA Doctors
New Service Gives Oklahoma Veterans Virtual Access To VA Doctors
The VA centers in Tulsa and Muskogee now have access to state of the art technology that will allow homebound veterans to communicate with doctors online through videoconferencing.More >>
The VA centers in Tulsa and Muskogee now have access to state of the art technology that will allow homebound veterans to communicate with doctors online through videoconferencing.More >>
Tulsa's Liberty House Gives Homeless Veterans A Second Chance
Tulsa's Liberty House Gives Homeless Veterans A Second Chance
A new halfway house in Tulsa is giving homeless veterans a second chance. Many of them were in prison or recovering from addictions.More >>
A new halfway house in Tulsa is giving homeless veterans a second chance. Many of them were in prison or recovering from addictions.More >>
Hundreds Gather To Honor Passing Of Oklahoma War Hero
Hundreds Gather To Honor Passing Of Oklahoma War Hero
Sunday night we honor one of Oklahoma's own, whose memory lives on in history books and even movies.More >>
Sunday night we honor one of Oklahoma's own, whose memory lives on in history books and even movies.More >>
Norman Student Honors Fallen Father By Sending Care Packages To Soldiers
Norman Student Honors Fallen Father By Sending Care Packages To Soldiers
A Norman middle school student wants to honor her fallen father by sending care packages to the men and women who served with him.More >>
A Norman middle school student wants to honor her fallen father by sending care packages to the men and women who served with him.More >>
Tulsa Group Helps Returning Military With Crises Of Faith
Tulsa Group Helps Returning Military With Crises Of Faith
Returning military members may have more than physical or emotional wounds. The Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry hopes to help with "moral injuries."More >>
Returning military members may have more than physical or emotional wounds. The Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry hopes to help with "moral injuries."More >>
Oklahoma Army National Guard Getting New Helicopters
Oklahoma Army National Guard Getting New Helicopters
In an announcement Thursday, the Oklahoma National Guard says it will receive four UH-72A Lakota helicopters this year.More >>
In an announcement Thursday, the Oklahoma National Guard says it will receive four UH-72A Lakota helicopters this year.More >>
Collinsville Airman Receives Prestigious Award For His Work On Front Lines
Collinsville Airman Receives Prestigious Award For His Work On Front Lines
A U.S. Air Force Captain responsible for rescuing and recovering injured servicemen won a prestigious honor just before coming home to Collinsville for the holidays.
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A U.S. Air Force Captain responsible for rescuing and recovering injured servicemen won a prestigious honor just before coming home to Collinsville for the holidays.More >>
New Muskogee County American Legion Post To Be Memorial To Fallen Soldier
New Muskogee County American Legion Post To Be Memorial To Fallen Soldier
The new American Legion Post in the community of Oktaha is being named after a Porter soldier who died in Afghanistan in August 2011. More >>
The new American Legion Post in the community of Oktaha is being named after a Porter soldier who died in Afghanistan in August 2011. More >>
Claremore Sailor Finishes Top Of Her Class
Claremore Sailor Finishes Top Of Her Class
In a branch that's dominated by men, it is an accomplishment that takes on a whole new meaning for Lexi Lariviere.More >>
In a branch that's dominated by men, it is an accomplishment that takes on a whole new meaning for Lexi Lariviere.More >>
Bartlesville Soldier Comes Home For the Holidays
Bartlesville Soldier Comes Home For the Holidays
Along with her young daughter, wearing combat boots of her own, and members of the Patriot Guard, Barrows waited proudly for her son, a soldier who's served in Afghanistan and Iraq.More >>
Along with her young daughter, wearing combat boots of her own, and members of the Patriot Guard, Barrows waited proudly for her son, a soldier who's served in Afghanistan and Iraq.More >>
Broken Arrow Soldier Relinquishes Command During Ceremony At Fort Bragg
Broken Arrow Soldier Relinquishes Command During Ceremony At Fort Bragg
Broken arrow native, Col. Jamison relinquished command during the ceremony on Thursday.More >>
Broken arrow native, Col. Jamison relinquished command during the ceremony on Thursday.More >>
New Oklahoma Program Puts Veterans On Fast Track Back To Work
New Oklahoma Program Puts Veterans On Fast Track Back To Work
It's often hard for military men and women to transition back to the civilian work force, especially with the poor economy. An estimated 30,000 Oklahoma veterans are unemployed.More >>
It's often hard for military men and women to transition back to the civilian work force, especially with the poor economy. An estimated 30,000 Oklahoma veterans are unemployed.More >>
Oklahoma Veteran Remembers Attack On Pearl Harbor
Oklahoma Veteran Remembers Attack On Pearl Harbor
At 94 years old, John Carver is believed to be the last one left in his unit that was in Hawaii that day.More >>
At 94 years old, John Carver is believed to be the last one left in his unit that was in Hawaii that day.More >>
Oklahoma Soldier Returns Home To Wife And Two Young Sons After 11 Months
Oklahoma Soldier Returns Home To Wife And Two Young Sons After 11 Months
Sergeant Major George Petts volunteered to fill a spot that sent him to Afghanistan, nearly a year ago, leaving his wife and sons at home in Tulsa.More >>
Sergeant Major George Petts volunteered to fill a spot that sent him to Afghanistan, nearly a year ago, leaving his wife and sons at home in Tulsa.More >>

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Homefront Honors Oklahoma's Military Men And Women
Homefront Honors Oklahoma's Military
The United States is defended by its Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard.More >>
The United States is defended by its Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard. More >>

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