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Change Of Command

(OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC. DANIELLE RAYON) Brig. Gen.Thomas Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, center, passes the unit colors to Col. Andrew Ballenger, right, of Sulphur, incoming commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, at a change of command ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center, on Aug. 14. Ballenger has served in the Army National Guard for over 30 years and has received many awards, to include a Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals.

Change Of Command

(OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC. DANIELLE RAYON) A Soldier from the 45th Infantry Brigade CombatTeam,left, presents Bridget Ballenger, wife of incoming commander Col. Andrew Ballenger, with a bouquet of white roses on behalf of the unit as a token of welcome and gratitude at the change of command ceremony, Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Aug. 14, 2022. Ballenger has served in the Army National Guard for over 30 years and has received many awards, to include a Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals.

Change Of Command

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 5:00am

Sulphur Man Steps Into Role As 45th Infantry Brigade Commander

75th Anniversary Queen
75th Anniversary Queen

Mesa Freeman, above, hangs on during the 75th annual Hereford Heaven Stamped and Rodeo last Friday evening to win the always popular Mutton Bustin’ event. Mesa is the daughter of Andy and Tyger Freeman, of Sulphur. PHOTOS BY MATT TREPTOW

75th Anniversary Queen

Wed, 08/17/2022 - 5:00am

Nine-year-old Ella Vestal, of Reagan, right photo, was crowned queen of the 75th annual Hereford Heaven Stampede and Rodeo in ceremonies last Saturday. Ella is a fourth grader at Mill Creek and is a member of the South Central Youth Rodeo Association where she competes in barrel racing, pole bending, and goat tying. She is also a member of the NBHA and recently won her first buckle as the Youth 3D Champion of the Summer Showdown Series.

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