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Woodring Wall of Honor Executive Director Elaine Johns Talks National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration

Tuesday, March 28 by Derek Darr

Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park Executive Director Elaine Johns spoke to Enidlive.com about the upcoming Vietnam Veteran's Day celebration that will take place at the Woodring Wall of Honor on March 29th at 9:30 am.The festivities kick off with a free pancake... Read More.

Iraq War veterans reflect on struggles, pain

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It was a pivotal day in world history as the United States, and several allies, invaded Iraq under the suspicion that then-President Saddam Hussein was amassing weapons of mass destruction.The March 20, 2003, invasion led to an eight-year conflict with over 4,400... Read More.

Veterans reflect on deployments 20 years after Iraq War began

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News National Correspondent Stephanie Ramos says she "never thought" the military would be in her future while growing up. But soon after the 9/11 terror attacks, Ramos joined the Army Reserve. Five years later, she was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, and... Read More.

Veterans’ searing testimony drives GOP-led House panel hearing on Afghanistan exit

Wednesday, March 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- During their first hearing investigating the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee sought Wednesday to evoke memories of the frenzied final days of the occupation, relying on emotional testimony from veterans who witnessed... Read More.

Drummond says veterans panel appointments not allowed by law, optimistic Legislature will resolve issues

Thursday, February 9 by Derek Darr

The office of the Oklahoma State Attorney General put out the following press release: OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 9, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond said today that while there are significant statutory deficiencies with recent appointments to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission, he is confident that... Read More.

George Santos denies taking $3,000 intended for disabled veteran’s dying dog

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rep. George Santos this week denied a Navy veteran's claim that he allegedly ran a fundraiser for the veteran's ill dog in 2016 -- and then never shared the thousands raised.Santos, R-N.Y., has faced mounting criticism and calls to resign, including... Read More.

Joe Walsh’s VetsAid hands out $650,000 in grants to Ohio veterans organizations

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

Joe Walsh’s annual VetsAid charity concert took place last November, and it raised a lot of money to help veterans organizations.The Eagles guitarist just announced his organization has handed out $650,000 in grants to charities in Ohio, including $75,000 in grants to seven... Read More.

Salute to Our Veteran’s Parade Sees Solid Turnout

Monday, November 14 by Derek Darr

The 2022 Salute to Veteran's Day Parade which capped off Veteran's Appreciation week saw a solid turnout on Saturday, November 12th. Many different local businesses and organizations participated in the parade including many local school marching bands.Several veterans also either participated in the parade... Read More.

Enid High School JROTC Performs Flag Folding Ceremony for Veterans Day

Friday, November 11 by Derek Darr

Enid High School's JROTC program performed a flag-folding ceremony for veterans at Colton's Steakhouse. Every hour from 1-4 pm the students would perform the flag folding ceremony while veteran and National Veterans Flagpole United President Cale Grauberger explained the symbolic meaning of each of... Read More.

NOC Enid to Host Daughters of the American Revolution for Veterans Day Celebration

Monday, November 7 by Derek Darr

NOC Enid put out the following press release: Northern Oklahoma College Enid Veterans Day will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 11 at the Gantz Center at NOC Enid from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.The guest speaker will be Cynthia Smith, President of the Enid Chapter... Read More.

City of Enid Veterans Day Holiday Schedule and Closings

Wednesday, November 2 by Derek Darr

The City of Enid put out the following press release: In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, the City of Enid administration offices, Enid Animal Welfare, Enid Public Library, and the Recycle Center will be closed Friday, November 11th. In addition, the Enid Public Transportation Authority (EPTA)... Read More.

Nashville notes: Veterans Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Christmas covers & more

Tuesday, November 1 by ABC News

In honor of Veterans Day, the Country Music Hall of Fame will provide free admission to active-duty and retired armed services members and up to three guests on November 11. See the museum's full schedule of Veterans Day programming. Nate Smith performs an acoustic rendition... Read More.