As we celebrate Independence Day, we pause to honor the men and women from our communities who have served this country in uniform. The following list recognizes veterans and active-duty service members by branch, with names listed alphabetically within each branch. We know this list may not include everyone who deserves recognition. If you are a veteran, active-duty service member or know someone who should be added to this list for future publication, please contact our office by phone at (918) 285-5555 or email at editor@cushingcitizen. com so we can help ensure their service is honored.
Army William Ahrberg – Colonel 3 silver stars, 2 purple hearts, Korea Kenn Alcorn – Master Sergeant, 26 years Gilbert Armstrong – Tech Sergeant, WWII Stewart Arthurs – Colonel, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, 30 years Michael D. Avers – SP4, 6 years William L. Baker, Jr. – PFC, 1 year, WWII Donald G. Beard – SP5, 3 years Hays M. Beard – PVT, 3 years, WWII William M. Blake – SP-3, 2 years Millard Bringham – Engineer Brigade A. Don Britton – PFC, 5 years David W. Britton – SP4, 63B, 1 year, Vietnam Fred P. Britton – SP4, 3 years Jim Britton – SP5, 2 years, Vietnam Edward G. Bryant, Jr. – 2 years, Korea Charles F. Bryce – 9 years Dusty Lee Bunde – Private, Active Duty Harry Cagle – PFC, 3 years, WWII Angleleanna D. Campbell – USAF/OK Air National Guard, Staff Sergeant, 13 years (dual service noted) Sam E. Carpenter – Major, 3 years, WWI Don Cochran – E4, 2 years Maurice E. Fowler – US Army Air Corps, Sergeant, 5 years Wade C. Garrett Jr. – 1st Sgt, 25 years Wade C. Garrett Sr. – PFC, 3 years Gabriel Graham – Corporal, 4 years Roy J. (Junior) Herring – Corporal, 3 years, WWII Dustin Wayne Kerr – Specialist, 4 years Max Kilcrease – Sergeant E5, 9 years James O. Medlock – SPC 6 Donnie R. Murch – Corporal, 4 years John A. Overton – Staff Sergeant, 20+ years Everitt Patton – (details not listed) Luther Patton – (details not listed) Zona Patton – (details not listed) Michael E. Semler – E4, 5 years Harvey Adele Slade – Sergeant, 2 years Frank E. Straczuk – PVT, 6 years Kenneth Terhune – E4, 1966–1972 Gary J. Young – 2 years
Air Force / U.S. Army Air Corps Aaron Archer – 7 years, WWII George E. Archer – 2nd Lieutenant, KIA, WWII Jerry Green – SGT, 4 years John W. (Bill) McPherson – Lt. Col., 22 years James Phillips – 3 years John Plaquet – Master Sergeant, 27 years Richard L. Smith – 6 years Mike F. Straczuk – Senior Airman, 5 years Brian Tonnell – Lt. Col., 22 years Carson Watts – Security Forces, 4 years
Coast Guard Lance Larson – E-5, 8 years
Marine Corps / USMC Danny R. Bagwell – CW03, 21 years Derrek Beaumont – Gunnery Sergeant, 20 years John A. Bryant – (details not listed) John D. Campbell – Staff Sergeant, 12 years John M. Kitchen – E8, 21 years Mike McGuire – CPL, 5 years Paul David Pace – Gunnery Sergeant, 20 years Bruce Garland Pogue – (details not listed) Gabriel Joe Snyder – Lance Corporal Mike S. Straczuk – LCPL, 4 years Roy G. Vier – Gunnery Sergeant, 20 years
Navy William Ahrberg – 1 year, WWII
Ronald W. Allen – VA-113, USS Kittyhawk, Vietnam Bill L. Archer – Hospitalman 2 years, WWII Chris Bear – E6, 4 years Leland Charles Bear – Construction Crew, 6 years Joe L. Broyles – First Class Petty Officer, 20+ years Bobby D. Bryant – Seabees, 4 years Jimmy Carlton – Master Chief, 20 years Julie A. Carr – Second Class Petty Officer, 7 years Clyde Coleman – Chief Petty Officer Chris Cunningham – HN, 8 years Dustin DeShazer – AW3, 5 years Bill Kellogg – Machinist Mate 3rd Class Ronald Kellogg – FK, 23+ years Kathryn Adele Slade Smith – Lieutenant, 8 years Jarrod Lee Vogt – Seaman Apprentice, 1 year Edward Leon Vogy – Lieutenant, 4 years
Oklahoma National Guard Brent Dinwiddie – Sergeant, 20 years, Bronze Star recipient