Operation Epic Fury: News Outlets Report Tinker E-3 AWACS Destroyed
Multiple news outlets reported an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft was damaged or destroyed between March 27-29, 2026, at Prince Sultan...
Oklahoma Veteran News Magazine Receives Highest Recognition
story by Darl Devault, contributing editor
For the statewide free Oklahoma Veterans News Magazine to receive a Senate Citation of Recognition after just one year...
FROM THE PUBLISHERS Your Support Matters
This issue represents our 1st anniversary edition! Twelve issues and still growing and changing to publish the best magazine each month. We can’t provide...
The Wall That Heals Visits Mitch Park
Story by Darl Devault, contributing editor
Oklahomans are invited to join Veterans May 14-17 at Mitch Park in Edmond to experience The Wall That Heals,...
NAVY NEWS Okmulgee Sailor Supports Navy Missions Around the...
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lakota Lancaster grew up far from the ocean in rural Okmulgee, Oklahoma, but now his work supports U.S. Navy...
Veteran Suicide Prevention
Across the country, state and local governments, nonprofits, certain tribes and other community organizations are going to share in a $112 million grant program...
On the Cover: SYNERGY Director Has Passion For Music, Veterans
Jason Young has long had a passion for music and has turned that passion into helping seniors and Veterans.
Young, who serves as marketing director...
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Brings People Together to Pay Respects to...
Sacrifice. Duty. Remember. Visitors use words like these as they descend into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Located on the National Mall...
“I Went In For An Education” Gets One Joining...
“I felt like I would be a failure if I got sent home and
didn’t complete basic (training)…I wanted to get the
benefits that the recruiting...
Retired Army Veteran Charts New Path With Foundation
(Ret.) United States Army Master Sergeant Aaron Hudgins said the loss of his late wife J.J. Hudgins forced him to take a closer look...
Discipline”… Not fun but always necessary
by Mark Miller, Chaplain
My name is Mark Miller. I have been in ministry for over 30 years, served as a Hospice Chaplain, and now...
Local Vets Administer Memorial High JROTC Program
Memorial High School’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) program in Tulsa is currently being administered by two storied veterans.1SG James Wilcoxson entered the...
Chuck Norris Recognized with State Resolution
U.S. Air Force Veteran and martial arts icon and “Walker, Texas Ranger” star died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86 in...
When Scammers Call, Seniors Pay the Price
by Oklahoma Department of Securities
Imagine you’re a senior living in a quiet retirement community. One day you receive a phone call that sounds exactly...
Protecting Your Benefits
By Freddy Groves
On a recent National Slam the Scam Day for 2026, the VA stepped up, along with other federal agencies, with an array...
Love of VW Beetles Connects Veterans
Lino Roldan and Pedro Serrano met three years ago at a neighbor’s home while sharing a meal of Puerto Rican food, a cuisine representing...
Cleveland County OHCE Craft Show in Norman May 8-9
The Cleveland County OHCE Craft Show will take place May 8-9, 2026, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman, Oklahoma. Sponsored by Cleveland County...
3rd Annual Classic Cars A-Round the Barn Car Show
Car enthusiasts, families, and travelers along historic Route 66 are invited to attend the Third Annual Classic Cars A-Round the Barn Car Show on...
On the Cover: Neal Fisher Volunteers at VFWs and DAVs
Neal Fisher, age 63, is content to let today’s servicemen and women defend our nation. After all, he has already done his part. He...
A Tribute: Rosie the Riveters Were First “Oklahoma Standard”
Rosie the Riveters’ role in supporting the mission of the new Tinker AFB during early WWII is highlighted for visitors at the Major Charles...
Miller Hospice, Oxford Healthcare to Host Inaugural Event for Veterans
Tulsa based Miller Hospice and Oxford Healthcare will be hosting an inaugural event for veterans on March 13th at VFW Post 557. The event...
Unkowns of Life Can Hurt Faith
Father, I thank you for this day. This simple prayer is how I begin and end each day. As someone who has had a...
New Book Highlights the 100-year History of Route 66
Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026, and the historic highway is highlighted in a new book “Route 66-The First 100 Years,” co-authored...
Top Scores for VA Cemetery Services: By Freddy Groves
It comes as a big surprise, given the seriousness of burying a loved one, but the VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) just earned an...
Pennsylvania Native Completes Command Tour Aboard Future Navy Submarine
Capt. Aaron Stutzman, a native of Acme, Pennsylvania, recently completed his tour as the first commanding officer aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Oklahoma.
Oklahoma recently held...
SPECIAL FROM A VETERAN: The Crossing by James Ferguson
“When my son was learning about WWII in the 1970’s, I prepared this article to document my journey to Europe.
I left the United States...






























