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Submitted photoThe 138th TFW has accepted an invitation to fly over the parade route of the McAlester Armed Forces Day Parade, set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, in Downtown McAlester. featured Adrian O Hanlon III
Apr 30, 2021
Submitted photoThe 138th TFW has accepted an invitation to fly over the parade route of the McAlester Armed Forces Day Parade, set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, in Downtown McAlester.
McAlester Armed Forces Day Parade Chairman Jeff Wolf provides information about the festivities this weekend.
1. What is the theme for this year s event?
This year s theme is the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. It s kind of a heart-felt deal for McAlester because the McAlester-based 445th Military Police Company of the Oklahoma National Guard was deployed to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm. If anyone is a Desert Storm veteran or family of a Desert Storm vet, we will have a special section for the
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.
⢠McAlester News-Capital Editorial Board Apr 16, 2021
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THUMBS UP to McAlester High School students preparing to perform the concert version of an award-winning Broadway musical.
Eighteen students will produce Bright Star â an award-winning musical that was also nominated for Tony Awards and Grammys â on Friday and Sunday.
MHS Choir Director Amy Swain told us they re excited â and we hope the community is too. It s going to be wonderful, she said. The kids have done an outstanding job rehearsing and putting on this production during our time of COVID and they re just thrilled to be on the stage again at S. Arch and showcasing their talents to the community.
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Staff file photoFloat registration is open for 2021 Armed Forces Day Parade â with the deadline set for 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. topical featured
By Adrian O Hanlon III | Editor Apr 10, 2021
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Staff file photoFloat registration is open for 2021 Armed Forces Day Parade â with the deadline set for 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
Organizers of the 2021 Armed Forces Day Parade recently opened float registration and ask participants to get creative with red, white and blue decorations and other ways to highlight the parade s theme â the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. We want this to honor Desert Storm veterans and their families because this is a big deal, Armed Forces Day Chairman Jeff Wolf said.