Applying for VA Healthcare
By Freddy Groves
I ran into a guy recently, a fellow veteran, who I hadn’t talked to in years. And he was limping, badly. When...
Oklahoma Veterans Council (OVC) Statement on the Take Care of America’s...
At its July 6th meeting, the Oklahoma Veterans Council (OVC), representing 23 veterans service organizations across the state, discussed the proposed Take Care of...
ODVA Surpasses Outreach Goals for Untethered Veterans
Blake Kemp, a Veterans Service Officer, has been with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs for nearly four years. In Oklahoma and other states,...
Newby-Vance Mobility Serving Veterans And Their Families For More Than...
Newby-Vance Mobility (NVM), located within the John Vance Group in Guthrie, has been trusted for 30 + years to serve individuals and families with...
OKC Set to Host 2032 American Legion Centennial Convention
Oklahoma City has been selected to host the week-long 2032 American Legion National Convention, a centennial celebration projected to bring thousands of veterans to
the...
Oklahoma Veterans Commission Takes Action to Secure the Future of the...
The Oklahoma Veterans Commission has authorized a reduction in the licensed bed capacity at the Ardmore Veterans Home to match its current usable capacity....
HOTTER’N HELL 100 Thrives in Wichita Falls
Named USA Today Readers’ Choice for Best Road Cycling Event for 2026, the adventure for seniors is even more inclusive and as close as...
On the Cover: New Oklahoma National Guard Museum Opens To...
Decades of military history officially transitioned into a new era as the Oklahoma National Guard hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11 for its...
Military Service Prominent at New Museum
The opening of the National Native American Hall of Fame at its permanent headquarters in early June 2026 is an exceptionally appropriate and strategic...
Aaron Hudgins Named Oklahoma Veteran of the Year
(Ret.) Army Master Sergeant Aaron Hudgins was named the 2026 Veteran of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council during the annual Veterans Awareness...
OKC Veteran Writes New Book to Inspire Veterans to Eat Better
Tracey Edmonds, a 100% disabled Veteran, at one time weighed 440 pounds and had trouble even crossing his legs and tying his shoes.
Tracey Edmonds,...
Veterans, Seniors Say July 4 Is A Day For ...
From the Publisher
As fireworks light the Oklahoma sky this Independence Day, many veterans and seniors citizens say the holiday is about far more than...
Veteran Discounts
By Freddy Groves
Are you taking advantage of the discounts available to you as a veteran? Discounts let you keep cash in your wallet, and...
Faces of the Fallen – Mark Rademacher
By Jill Stephenson
Mark Radamacher was the youngest of ten children in a military strong family from Wales, New York. He was born on June...
U.S., ROK Joint Repatriation Ceremony
A joint repatriation ceremony between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was formally convened on June 5, 2026. This solemn event...
Oklahoma Celebrates America’s 250 Years of Declaration of Independence
Stories From Around The State by Lt. Col. Richard Stephens, Jr., USAFR, Ret.
Simple Bench Makes Big Statement
An engraved, black granite bench was dedicated at...
Stroud’s Museum Has a Big Mission: Celebrate What’s Possible
The Route 66 Spirit of America Museum wants visitors to explore the dreams America has achieved, what made achieving them possible, and dreams America...
Gentle PTSD Support for Veterans at Home
What BrightStar Care Clients Are Saying
“I’ve been able to encounter so much greatness with Brightstar Care. The team is so entergetic and compassionate. I...
Veteran-Owned 101 Mobility Focused on Oklahoma Veterans
101 Mobility has been operating in Oklahoma for over 12 years and recently received a new owner. Veteran Jeff Lynch purchased the mobility company...
On the Cover: A Tribute to Service A Legacy of Nursing...
This past May, as the profession celebrated National RN Recognition Day and the 130th anniversary of its national organization during the opening week of...
Buy and Swap Military Artifacts
Heartland Militaria Show Arrives at OKC Fairgrounds June 20-21
Many of us like to see, touch and hold military artifacts - they help us understand...
Navy Couple Enjoy Married Life of 55 Years and Counting
Hank Kuhlman came from a military family while his wife of 55 years Jeanne did not. Yet, the Edmond couple ended up serving in...
“Run to Remember” Sparks Community Pride
Tinker Air Force Base and its “Tinker Strong” philosophy were capably represented by Col. Tamilyn S. Dismukes, Deputy Commander, 72d Air Base Wing, at...
Midwest City Remembers 35th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm
Two well-attended commemorations of Operation Desert Storm’s 35th anniversary occurred in Midwest City, providing informative speakers and a panel of veterans who discussed their...
Oklahoma Veterans United Dedicated to Empowering Veterans
Oklahoma Veterans United (OKVU) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting veterans across Oklahoma with housing services, suicide prevention resources, and employment opportunities....
Abusing the Loan Program
By Freddy Graves
It sounds like there was a lot of money to be made from Covid, at least according to investigation reports from the...
Honoring the Fallen – PFC, Albert E. Schwab
1920 - 1945 Tulsa Medal of Honor Recipient
By Jill Stephenson
The story of Albert Earnest Schwab is one of courage forged through hardship and a...
