Loudermilk Touts Second Half Life Reinvention in Book
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. In fact, according to entrepreneur and speaker Bob Loudermilk, traditional retirement as we know it is obsolete.
His...
A Life of Courage and Compassion: Remembering Second Lieutenant Geraldine...
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During World War II, tyranny and devastation swept over continents, and the very foundations of our freedom stood in peril. In the...
Museum to Tell Broader Story of OK National Guard History
The Oklahoma National Guard Museum hosted a closing ceremony earlier this summer to honor its historic home, marking the end of an era for...
Iwo Jima Marine Reunites With Sherman Tank After 80 Years
The National Museum of the Marine Corps reunited a World War II veteran with the tank he drove during the Battle of Iwo Jima,...
Oklahoma Honors Twelve Heroes at Military Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame will celebrate its 26th Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Nov 1 at the Embassy Suites, Norman. This year’s...
Chaplain’s Corner: From Survival to Purpose
As an Air Force Chaplain from 1995 to 1998, I thought life’s path was set. Serving at Incirlik, Turkey, and other places, I bonded...
Tinker Business Owner Receives Purple Heart Award
On September 18, as Dr. Anthony Pham was performing his normal vision exams and prescribing eyeglasses at Tinker Eye Care, he received a nice-to-have...
Tahlequah’s Purple Heart Monument Adds QR Link to Vietnam Virtual Wall
Don Nichols, Adjutant of Chapter 617 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, announced that the Department of Oklahoma’s Military Order of the Purple Heart is enhancing the...
Life of Outlaw and Mummy Elmer McCurdy to be Highlighted in...
On October 7, 1911, a gunfight erupted between a posse of lawmen and train robber Elmer McCurdy. Elmer would not survive the encounter. He...
$8 million Gift To Create Brain Disease Research Hub at OMRF
Herman Meinders and the Meinders Foundation have combined for an $8 million donation to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The gift aims to transform...
—Veterans Post— Community Care Extended
Veterans who receive community care for medical treatment have been required in the past to seek and receive new referrals every 90 to 180...
Not a Gentle Giant The USS Alabama Battleship
There’s a lot to like at the 155-acre Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Ala.: USS Alabama, a WWII South Dakota Class battleship; USS Drum,...
105 Years of Devotion to Faith, Family and Nation
At the age of 89, Woodie Brod Sylvester of Weatherford, Oklahoma, was asked to write about his experiences during WWII. The result was a...
A Snapshot of Heroism from WWII – Ivan W. Evans Jr....
Ivan W. Evans Jr, his voice resonating with the echoes of war in October 2023, recounted his 186 days of continuous battle at the...
A Marine Forever: The WWII Service and Life of Harriet Frank
Harriet (Greenberg) Frank served in the USMC Woman’s Reserve between April 29, 1945 (age 20) - July 17, 1946. Then, having women in the...
Presidential Message on the 80th Anniversary of Winning World War II
On August 14, 1945, the Allied Powers accepted Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II, delivering a hard-fought American victory in the Pacific...
Real “Top Gun” Action Comes to TV
Veterans and patriots will soon be treated to a rare insight into the current training provided at Top Gun elite fighter pilot training in...
OK Veteran Commission Turning Progress into Action
The Oklahoma Veterans Commission brought its, August 8, 2025, meeting to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Claremore Veterans Home, where commissioners, agency leaders,...
Step Into WWII: Planes Overhead, Gunfire in the Jungle, and Real...
How do you tell the story of World War II - through airplanes, tanks, uniforms, and the voices of those who lived it? At...
Dr. Olivia J. Hooker – Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre,...
Early Life & Tulsa Race Massacre
Olivia Hooker was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1915. When she was a child, she and her family moved fifty...
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to Receive Infrastructure Improvements
The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program,...
Chaplain’s Corner: Amazing Connections: Brothers in Christ
I am Cord Fowler, a US Navy veteran, Husband, Father, and Grandfather here in Oklahoma City. I am an eternally grateful follower of Jesus...
Empowering Seniors through a Master’s in Social Work for Aging Populations
The demand for specialized social work professionals in senior care is increasing due to an aging population. A Master's in Social Work (MSW) provides...
Bridging Generations: How Senior Care Education is Transforming Lives
The growing demand for senior care specialists is opening new doors for both caregivers and seniors alike. From flexible education options to enhanced care...
Enhancing Senior Health Through Wearable Technology and DNP Acute Care Programs
Wearable technology is transforming senior healthcare, offering innovative solutions for monitoring health. The integration with nursing programs is pivotal in advancing patient care and...
Joy to the world!
At 76, Richard Amend, M.Ed., Journey to Becoming a Certified Santa Claus
Transforming Christmas magic into unforgettable moments, and inspiring joy across generations.
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Building a Lasting Legacy
Story by Matt Neil, Oklahoma Real Estate Planner
Since the holiday season is upon us, it is a wonderful time to reflect about how your...
North Pole City, Oklahoma’s Home for Holiday Magic
story and photo by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers eagerly seek that holiday magic; twinkling lights, festive decorations and the...
2023 Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Continues Community Outreach
story and photo by Darl DeVault, Contributing Editor
In early November, former Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Karen B. Tims spoke about her health experiences at...
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