On August 14, the City of Broken Arrow and the Military History Center hosted the 74th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) at the Veterans’ Park in Broken Arrow. The event was organized by veteran Frank Reisinger, who was in Tulsa when the surrender was announced. Over 200 hundred veterans and citizens attended….
American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during World War II. Thousands of women worked to support the war effort as riveters, welders, electricians, inspectors in plants, sewing clothing and parachutes for the military, ordnance workers, rolling bandages, clerical, farming, and many other jobs such as…
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – Oklahoma National Guard members from around the state joined more than 8,600 people from around the world during the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 17 to honor the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and…