He was one of five American Indians who received the Medal of Honor during World War II. Montgomery "embodied the American spirit of service, honor and sacrifice."
A Department of Veterans Affairs report identified hospitals in Kansas, Oklahoma, Arizona and Florida as most at risk for climate change-driven storms, flooding, wildfires and extreme temperatures that could damage facilities, cut staffing and hinder access to care.
MUSKOGEE — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden hand-delivered homemade valentines Wednesday, Feb. 14, to thank veterans
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden hand-delivered homemade valentines to veterans at the Jack C. Montgomery VA