James Oliver Jacques, 90, of Whizbang, OK, joined his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Central Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK, with Pastor John Waterloo officiating.
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Justin Jackson, Contributing Writer|June 6, 2021
On May 12, several high-ranking officers and military members discussed how to overcome toxicity and lack of leadership amongst the ranks in an online open discussion.
This is not just a simple problem that can go away, and the culture alone starts with its leadership. Many Army service members who are now coming into their roles as officers and soldiers alike are speaking up about needed change.
Second Lieutenant Gillian Longoria said as a new lieutenant in the Army, she has faced many obstacles. “I was asked, ‘Are you one of those,’ and ‘has your family or you swam the river?’” she said at a May 12th panel discussion.