Celebrate the 246th Navy Birthday [VIDEO]
Bring another round and a cake; we are celebrating the 246th U.S. Navy Birthday today. The U.S. Navy protects America at sea and defends freedom. The Continental Navy was created on October 13, 1775
Veterans Archives
Meet Benny Cooper | 1st Calvary – 7th Regiment
Benny Cooper was drafted in 1968 and proudly served with the 1st Calvary – 7th Regiment. Mr. Cooper was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions on Hill 54. Still, it took the Army
Meet Derek Boren USAF Veteran
As a young man, Derek Boran wanted to serve and protect his county and joined the United States Airforce in 1947. Mr. Boran’s service to our country is sincerely appreciated, thank you. You will
Meet WWII Navy Combat Veteran Rance Thomas
In 1944 sixteen-year-old Rance Thomas left high school to serve in the US Navy. Mr. Thomas followed his brother’s path into service. Mr. Thomas served on USS Praire, USS Rogers, and USS Tucson during
Meet WWII Airborne Veteran Robert Kolodzik
A local World War II veteran Robert Kolodzik humbly recounts his tour of duty as a young man who quit school to protect our freedom. With hard work and a can-do attitude, Kolodzik earned
Annual Motorcycle Parade for Toys for Tots
The annual Toys for Tots Dwight Neville Memorial Motorcycle Parade will be Sunday, December 13th through Texarkana.
Heart of the Red, White and Blue Military Drive
Farmer’s Bank and Trust is currently holding the ‘Heart of the Red, White and Blue Military Drive, by assisting our servicemen and women. This year, the effort is a cash only donation. Go to
McCurtain County Veterans Dinner Saturday
The McCurtain County Veterans Dinner will be held this Saturday, November 14th, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Idabel Pavilion, 100 East Main Street in downtown Idabel, OK.
A Special Veterans Day Service Downtown Wednesday
Texarkana Area Veterans Council #278 will have a special service on Wednesday, November 11th, at 4:15 PM, at the Korea/Vietnam Memorial, on West 7th Street and Veterans Memorial Drive, downtown Texarkana. Greg Beck says
Celebrate the Marine’s 245 Birthday #OORAH [VIDEOS]
November 10th is a very special day for the Marine Corps as it celebrates it’s 245 birthday. We have compiled some of the greatest videos illustrate the true values of the United States Marine