We all have an opportunity to celebrate and honor military veterans next weekend.
The Armed Forces Day Parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1 in Downtown McAlester with marching bands, a flyover, vintage military vehicles, and more planned for the event.
This year's theme is the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, when the McAlester-based 445th Military Police Company of the Oklahoma National Guard was deployed to the Middle East.
That will bring back all kinds of memories for many in our community about the day when several of our family, friends and neighbors were deployed.
But we hope that the parade, festivities and block party on May 1 will serve as a fun celebration recognizing those who served our country.