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In April 1945, after more than three years as a guerrilla leader in the Philippines, Lt. Col. Edward Ernest McClish came home to Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where his family, who had refused to believe him dead, waited for him.
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For most Oklahomans, as for most Americans, the Korean War provoked a strange mix of deep concern and growing indifference between 1950 and 1953.
Read moreThe 4th of July is here and the American Red Cross offers these tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe: FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public firework show put on by professionals. Many states outlaw most fireworks, so consider celebrating with glow sticks, noise makers or silly string instead. If you choose to set fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps:
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Oklahomans are celebrating a tremendous victory for religious liberty after a recent ruling by our state Supreme Court.
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The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma constructed a Veteran Center south of Seminole on the Nation’s Mission grounds four years ago by TriArch.
Read moreAlex Nguyen was serving as a combat engineer in the US Marine Corps in Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb in 2011 and his life turned upside down. His injuries eventually led to the amputation of his right leg. He retired from military service in 2015.
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Abraham, a veteran of the Battle of Negro Fort and respected elder of the Seminole people, died in what is today Seminole County, Oklahoma. The exact cause of death is unknown, but he was at least 79 years old.
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DAV - Natural disasters. Health care inequity. Disability accessibility. These are the types of universal issues being tackled by veterans who come through DAV Patriot Boot Camp, an entrepreneurship program for the military and veteran community.
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