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Older woman holds up plaque next to tribal council member, Eddie Bohanan.

Waggoner is Veteran of the Month

Maria Waggoner of District 3 was named the December 2024 Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month.

Choctaw veteran flag on a flag pole.

Adams is Veteran of the Month

J.B. Adams of District 4, was named February 2025's Choctaw Veteran of the Month.

A man presents and award to the man on the left.

Choate is Choctaw Veteran of the Month

Lyman Choate, District 2, is Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month.

Wright recognized by Navy Admiral

Rear Adm. David Faehnle recognizes Tommy Wright with a letter of appreciation.

Joe Jessie

Joe Jessie is Veteran of the Month

Joe Donald Jessie, District 1, was honored as Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month at the October 12, 2024 Tribal Council Meeting.

A group of people surround Walcott Jones sitting in a recliner.

Jones honored for service

Walcott Milton Jones was recently honored for his military service.

Caden Watson, black and white photo of a young man in a field smiling.

Watson to attend West Point

Caden Watson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, recently accepted a nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Justin Townsend

Townsend earns SAIGE award

Lt. Justin Townsend was awarded the SAIGE Military Meritorious Award, recognizing those who serve in uniform and have contributed beyond the mission while promoting American Indian and/or Alaskan Native culture.

Older man in a blue shirt, a ball cap and sunglasses sits in front of a war memorial wall.

Thompson chosen for Honor Flight

Steven Thompson shares his experience on the Honor Flight.

A woman, an older man and council member Anthony Dillard pose for a photo. The man in the middle holds a plaque.

Turner is Veteran of the Month

District 10's William Turner was recently recognized as Choctaw Veteran of the Month. Turner was born in Atoka, Okla., where he lived until joining the military on June 8, 1973.

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