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Jerry Tomlinson

Tomlinson is Veteran of the Month

Jerry Tomlinson joined the Marine Corps shortly after his brother joined, influenced by family traditions of military service and a desire to live closer to his future wife in California.

Deann Labor-Emmert

Labor-Emmert is March Veteran of the Month

Sgt. Deann Labor-Emmert was born in McAlester, Okla. before moving to Panola.

Harold Hegler

Hegler featured for work in Navy

2nd Class Harold Hegler, a native of Daingerfield, Texas, works in the jet shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

McAlvain is Veteran of the Month

Harold McAlvain of District 5 is Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month. He was born in McAlester in 1946, moved to McCurtain in 1949, and graduated from school there in 1969.

William “Bill” Logan

Bill Logan is January Veteran of the Month

William "Bill" Logan was born in Albion, Okla., attended high school through 10th grade, and then went to Portland, Oregon to build ships. At age 18, he was drafted into the Marines. After two days, he boarded a train to San Diego, Calif., where he attended boot camp at Camp Elliott.

Brandon M. McCoy

McCoy retires from the military

Chief Master Sergeant Brandon M. McCoy embarked on his military journey with Basic Training at Lackland AFB on February 8, 2001.

Colton Taylor

Taylor earns Ranger Tab

Sgt. Colton Taylor showed his warrior spirit by earning the coveted Ranger Tab from the United States Army's Ranger School.

Corneal Cusher

Cusher is Veteran of the Month

Corneal Cusher is Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month, he entered military service June 1961 and attended boot camp in San Antonio, Tx.

Walker Davis, Veteran of the Month

Davis is Veteran of the Month

Walker Davis, Idabel, Oklahoma, joined the US Navy at 17 years of age and did Basic Training in San Diego, California.

July Veteran of the Month

Regan is July Veteran of the Month

Charles Regan enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962 and received his oath from his father, a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.