Chaplain’s Corner – Your Sabbath
Greetings, I’m SFC (Ret) George Shafer. I served as Chaplain at the American Legion in Guthrie, Oklahoma while earning my M.Div. I’m now the...
AMERICAN LEGION POST 12 NOVEMBER EVENTS
1 November, 8-11am, Monthly Breakfast. Open to the public. $8 adults, $4 kids. All you can eat!
We will have the Mobile Blood guys in...
Post 12 Launches Veterans for Country, Service, Inc.
The American Legion Waggoner-Trimble Post 12 of the Department of Oklahoma has established Veterans for Country and Service, Inc., a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Navy Birthday Bash 250 Years in the Making
Oklahoma joins the nation in honoring the U.S. Navy’s proud heritage at a ball rich with tradition and camaraderie.
Men and women in Dinner Dress...
WWII Veterans Honored With 80th Anniversary Celebration
Although far fewer WWII veterans are alive or able to attend ceremonies, eight of our Greatest Generation celebrated the 80th anniversary of the end...
OKC Area Nonprofit Helping Veterans
Nonprofit Socks for Seniors Oklahoma has been delivering more than 500 donated Christmas gift bags to veterans in the Norman Veterans Center who might...
OKLAHOMA – IN THE NEWS – VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System...
More changes are coming for the VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System as it strives to meet the demands of a growing Veterans population in...
CAR/GUN/CYCLE SHOWS
CAR/GUN/CYCLE SHOWS
Cruise-In to Bridging Vines
Nov 1, 2025 LOCATION: 11216 N Cimarron Rd Yukon, OK 73099 Note: This November, head to Yukon for the Cruise-In...
VETERANS DAY EVENTS
Veterans Day Appreciation Event Nov 8, 2025 LOCATION: Mannford Museum
Mannford, OK 74044 Note: Spend the afternoon honoring our nation’s veterans during the Veteran’s Day...
At the Southern Plains Fest, it’s Mopar or No Car
Route 66 felt the weight of Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers during the 5th (third time in Bristow) Southern Plains Mopar Fest (SPMF) on Oct....
—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...
Service, Loyalty, Honor, Faith and Compassion
Jerrold “Jerry” F. Hooker’s life is a shining example of service, loyalty, and honor. Born on August 21, 1919, on his Uncle Floyd’s farm...
America’s Last Six MiG Air Ace
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles “Chuck” DeBellevue, now living in Edmond, is the top Vietnam War fighter ace, with six MiG kills, from...
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...
Special to OKVN
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...
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.
story and photo...
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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