- + FCoE honors excellence in instruction and curriculum development—FORT SILL, Okla. – The Fires Center of Excellence hosted its annual Instructor and Curriculum Developer of the Year recognition ceremony Dec. 12, 2024...
- + Candlelight Stroll takes visitors back to 19th Century Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Okla. — The Fort Sill National Landmark & Museum welcomed visitors to step back in time during its annual Candlelight Stroll on Sunday,...
- + Fort Sill's Toys for Kids Program brightens military families' holidays—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 9, 2024) — Military families across Fort Sill received an early dose of holiday cheer Sunday as the installation launched its a...
- + Generations united: Green Family serves Thanksgiving meals to Soldiers at Fort Sill dining facility—FORT SILL, Okla. — A poignant blend of tradition, remembrance, and service unfolded at the Green Hall Dining Facility this Thanksgiving, as three gene...
- + From the modern frontier to the Cowboy's turf: Fort Sill stands strong at OSU Military Appreciation Game—The Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill supported Oklahoma State University’s Military Appreciation Game against the Texas Tech University Red Ra...
- + Fort Sill commemorates Native American Heritage Month with inspiring “Educational Journey of an American Warrior”—FORT SILL, Okla. — Fort Sill marked Native American Heritage Month with its "Educational Journey of an American Warrior," a virtual lunch-and-learn ev...
- + Fort Sill charts course to 2040 through Operation Vision Quest—FORT SILL, Okla. — Fort Sill launched an ambitious initiative to prepare for the Army of 2040, bringing together key personnel for Operation Vision Qu...
- + Fort Sill’s Adopt-A-Soldier Program Brings Holiday Cheer to Trainees—FORT SILL, Okla. — Fires 50 no. 25 states that the Army is a people business. This year for the holidays, 434th Field Artillery Brigade is living up ...
- + Fort Sill Paralegal Competition reinforces “Soldiers First, Lawyers Always”—FORT SILL, Okla. — Sgt. Ronald McClusky and Spc. Raymond Martinez earned top honors as the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill’s Paralegal Non-Co...
- + Fort Sill and Lawton community unite to honor veterans during Veterans Day events—LAWTON, Okla. (Nov. 11, 2024) – Soldiers from Fort Sill joined forces with the Lawton community to celebrate Veterans Day, honoring those who have ser...
- + Highest-ranking civil servant on Fort Sill retires after 42 years of service—Fort Sill’s Senior Executive Service (SES) Joe Gallagher, the highest-ranking civil servant on the installation after 42 years of service. As deputy ...
- + Fire(s) strong, in action—“Fires Strong, sir!” is how I am often greeted as I enter the post. I appreciate it for what it is—the artillery version of Hooah that boasts of the ...
- + From AI to Cannons: The Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team Showcases Army's Modernization at AUSA—From AI to Cannons: The Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team Showcases Army's Modernization at AUSA By Jamie Southerland, Long Range Prec...
- + E3B testing at Fort Sill: Soldiers tested against grueling standards—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 25, 2024) — Soldiers at Fort Sill took part in the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB), Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), and Exper...
- + Fort Sill adds improvements for weathering the storm—In January 2024, Corvias, in partnership with the U.S. Army, launched a project aimed at repairing or replacing 1,600 roofs on homes at Fort Sill to m...
- + Fort Sill integrates counter-drone training into Basic Combat Training—FORT SILL, Okla. — Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill has introduced counter-unmanned aircraft systems training to better prepare new Soldiers for the...
- + Getting fired up at Fires—For those that need to get their daily lift in or to just get their bodies moving, Fort Sill provides four fitness centers for those that carry an acc...
- + Fort Sill’s Soldiers, equine team competes in National Cavalry Competition—FORT SILL, Okla. Oct. 1, 2024 - Soldiers and their military working equines of the Fort Sill Artillery Half Section participated in the U.S. Cavalry A...
- + Hundreds attend Fort Sill’s Retiree Appreciation Days Sept. 19-20—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (Sept. 23, 2024) - The 46th Retiree Appreciation Days kicked off at Rinehart Fitness Center Sept. 19, 2024, with nearly 70 vendor ...
- + Fort Sill Soldier leads specialized K-9 teams at Republican National Convention—FORT SILL, Okla. — In a display of interagency cooperation and canine capabilities, Staff Sgt. Bernardo Rivera of Fort Sill's 902nd Military Working D...
- + Original Army Air Defender visits Fort Sill at 101-years-old—Leland Chandler, 101-years-old, wanted to see the home of Air Defense Artillery Aug. 12. Col. Glenn Henke, Air Defense Artillery Commandant, was happy...
- + William Parker promoted to brigadier general in ceremony at Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Okla. (Aug. 1, 2024) — Col. William Parker, director of the Air and Missile Defense Cross-Functional Team, was promoted to brigadier genera...
- + Redleg 6 signing In, Brig. Gen. Francis becomes the 57th Field Artillery Commandant—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (July 30, 2024)—Brig. Gen. Alric “Ric” Francis became the 57th Field Artillery Commandant in a dual assumption of responsibility c...
- + Fort Sill welcomes the Air Defense Artillery's 46th Commandant and Chief—FORT SILL, Okla. — A joint Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony took place on July 30, 2024, at McNair Hall, Fort Sill, welcoming Brig. Gen. Alric “R...
- + Fort Sill wins AER award for 2nd year, raises $211K for Soldiers—FORT SILL, Okla. — Fort Sill earned the Army Emergency Relief (AER) best large installation award for the second consecutive year through a community-...
- + Stormwater runoff management at Fort Sill: Protecting local waterways—FORT SILL, Okla. — As rain and snowmelt cascade across the Fort Sill cantonment area, much of it flows over buildings and pavement, which are impermea...
- + Fort Sill Army Community Service marks 59th birthday with festive bash—FORT SILL, Okla. — Fort Sill's Army Community Service (ACS) celebrated its 59th birthday July 19 with a festive bash that brought together Soldiers, f...
- + Shirley Castle's remarkable career still moving at Fort Sill—As Shirley Castle approaches her 90th birthday, the Fort Sill community is preparing to bid farewell to a beloved and enduring figure. Castle, who has...
- + Fort Sill Hosts Change of Command for 30th ADA Brigade—FORT SILL, OK — The Fort Sill Polo Field was filled with pageantry and ceremony on July 11, 2024, as the 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade held its c...
- + BOSS program achieves gold in community service—FORT SILL, Okla. — In a dimly lit launcher, Sgt. Brittany Becerra never imagined she'd one day be leading an award-winning volunteer program. But as p...
- + Air Defense Artillery Bids Farewell to Longstanding CWOB—LAWTON, Okla. — Chief Warrant Officer 5 Mitchell Brown, who served as the Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch for the Air Defense Artillery School for...
- + Fort Sill embraces flexibility and productivity with telework, remote work—Fort Sill is embracing the future of work, boosting productivity and employee satisfaction through flexible telework and remote work options. "Respon...
- + 428th Field Artillery Brigade dominates: From Best Red Leg to Best Squad—FORT SILL, Okla. (June 7, 2024) -The Fires Center of Excellence 2024 Best Squad competition ceremony celebrated the exceptional achievements of its So...
- + Fort Sill to Celebrate U.S. Army’s 249th Birthday—FORT SILL, OK — With great pride Fort Sill, will mark the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday with a momentous observance Friday, June 14, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. i...
- + Luper retires after distinguished military career—Col. Ben Luper, a highly respected officer with an illustrious career in the United States Army, retired after nearly three decades of dedicated servi...
- + FA and ADA Commandants honored at Fort Sill ceremony—FORT SILL, Okla. (June 6, 2024) -In a ceremony filled with tradition and pageantry, Fort Sill bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Shane Morgan and Brig. Gen. C...
- + Community collaboration transforms support for sexual assault survivors—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (May 20, 2024) --- There is a community of caretakers in Lawton and Fort Sill that have made it their goal to ensure sexual assaul...
- + Fort Sill hosts inaugural Best Redleg Competition May 6-14—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (May 16, 2024) — Fort Sill, home of the United States Army Field Artillery School, played host to the inaugural Gen. Raymond T. Od...
- + Army uses human-machine integration to boost mass fires—YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. — In a groundbreaking event on April 24, 2024, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile...
- + Fort Sill celebrates leadership program graduation with enhanced networking and mentorship opportunities—FORT SILL, Oklahoma—Fort Sill’s Leadership program graduated its latest cohort May 10, 2024, celebrating its participants' achievements in a ceremony ...
- + Military Working Equines retire in ceremony at Fort Sill—Retired Lt. Gen. David Halverson and retired Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner retired from the Army in 2016 and 2020, respectively. However, their names have...
- + Command sergeant major reflects on service, professional excellence, heritage—FORT SILL, Okla. — Command Sgt. Maj. John Bamba remembers making the decision to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the Army when he was 13 yea...
- + 77th Army Band gets new commander May 1—In a May 1 Assumption of Command ceremony, Col. Michael Barefield, chief of staff, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Chief of Staff, welcomed ...
- + FCOE hosts Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Best Redleg Competition—FORT SILL, Okla. (May 8) – Staff Sgt. Caprice Thomas of the 2-6th Battalion, 30th Air Defense Artillery, representing the Fires Center of Excellence, ...
- + Fort Sill audit team sets gold standard in military accountability—FORT SILL, Okla. (May 7, 2024) — Fort Sill's Internal Review and Audit Compliance Office (IRACO) recently earned an outstanding peer review score, mar...
- + EIB/ESB/EFMB not just for the young—The EIP ( Expert Infantry Badge) is a badge given to soldiers after completing special training. This isn’t a badge that most soldiers, especially tho...
- + Five named Fort Sill Volunteer of the Year—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (April 29, 2024) Fort Sill recognized the 2024 volunteers of the year April 18, 2024, during Volunteer Week at the historic Patrio...
- + Operation Smokehouse modernizes Army fire support—FORT SILL, Okla. - The legacy of Fort Sill's early fire support pioneers continues to evolve with Operation Smokehouse, a pivotal initiative aimed at ...
- + New Kidd on block tours Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Okla. (April 16, 2024) During a strategic visit on April 12, William G. Kidd, director of the Installation Management Command's Training Di...
- + Oklahoma honors Medal of Honor recipients with plaque and Heroes Hall—On April 1, 2024, a profound sense of reverence and gratitude filled the Oklahoma State Capitol building as the state paid homage to its Medal of Hono...
- + Vietnam Veterans commemorate the fallen comrades of FSB Illingworth—Fort Sill, Oklahoma (April 9, 2024) - April 1st was a day when the veterans and survivors of the battle of Fire Support Base Illingworth remembered th...
- + Private Quinn Weeks' Legacy of Service—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (Apr. 5, 2024)– Pvt. Quinn Weeks, fresh out of high school from Eliot, ME, embarked on a journey that not only honors his family's...
- + Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill Drill Sergeants host Wichita Falls High School JROTC—FORT SILL, Okla. (Apr. 5, 2024) — This week, 434th Field Artillery Brigade Drill Sergeants Staff Sgt. Jose Gonzalez-Lugardo, Staff Sgt. Sarai Manongso...
- + Fort Sill blooms with new pollinator program—FORT SILL, Okla., (April 2, 2024) — Fort Sill's Natural Resources division, in collaboration with Cache Public School's Beta Club, has launched a poll...
- + IPPW and I-PAG Enhancing Command Climate at Fort Sill—Fort Sill, Oklahoma (April 2, 2024) –The Department of Defense created the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce, the Army’s new primary prevention ...
- + First female chief of Half Section scores another first—FORT SILL, Okla. (March 20, 2024) -- In addition to being the first female chief of the Fort Sill Artillery Half Section, Lara Armstrong, recently gar...
- + Air Defense Artillery captain earns Master Army Instructor Badge—FORT SILL, Okla. — A Fort Sill Air Defense Artillery Captain Career Course Manager can now call himself a master after receiving the Master Army Instr...
- + Sill pushes leadership development programs—FORT SILL, Okla. (Mar. 7, 2024) — Garrison encourages GS12-GS15 employees interested in furthering their careers to apply for leadership programs befo...
- + Thirty Soldiers become U.S. citizens—FORT SILL, Okla. (Feb. 29, 2024) — Thirty basic trainees from the 434th Field Artillery Brigade became the newest American citizens in a ceremony Feb....
- + Fort Sill protection officer develops skills at Joint Base San Antonio—Mark Brown stepped out of his role as the Physical Security Officer at Fort Sill to develop skills he hopes to use in the future.
- + Col. Curtis King, ADA Commandant, Promoted to Brigadier General: A Triumph for Leadership at Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Oklahoma (February 23, 2024) Colleagues, friends and family gather in celebration for the promotion ceremony of Col. Curtis W. King to Brig...
- + Fort Sill Hosts Joint Allied (NATO) Interoperability Training for Chaplains—FORT SILL, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2024) -- The Cache Creek Community Chapel at Fort Sill became a hub of spiritual leadership and military camaraderie on Feb....
- + Fort Sill unit returns from National Training Center with new confidence—FORT SILL, Okla. (Feb. 12, 2024) – Fort Sill Soldiers returned from their Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise with a renewed sense of readiness an...
- + Fires Center of Excellence at the forefront of joint Fires—FORT SILL, Okla. (Feb. 12, 2024) — Canada bombed the U.S. Feb. 9, 2024 – but there was no war as the training jets didn’t actually have bombs and were...
- + 13F Joint Fire Support Specialist: Pvt. Stanley Little Boy—Pvt. Stanley Little Boy, a 13F Joint Fire Support Specialist amid Advanced Individual Training (AIT), is diligently mastering the art of battlefield i...
- + Sill makes employee moves to develop professionals—FORT SILL, Okla. (Jan. 26, 2024)— In an innovative effort to build a versatile, skilled civilian workforce, the U.S. Army Installation Management Comm...
- + Commanding general reenlists Soldier on ice—NORMAN, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2024) - While much of the state of Oklahoma was waiting for an ice storm the weekend of Jan. 19, some Fort Sill Soldiers went ...
- + Fort Sill units display task force readiness on rails for exercise—FORT SILL, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2024) – Soldiers from various Fort Sill units performed railhead operations Monday in preparation for an Emergency Deploymen...
- + Fort Sill’s Welcome Center transformation: A commitment to excellence—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 15, 2023)— The Garrison hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 15 to recognize excellence in the professionals that strive to pu...
- + Fort Sill program shapes the civilian corps for collaborative excellence—Leadership Fort Sill is a low budget, high energy, high passion initiative that’s now led by Mr. Gallagher. If the SES (Senior Executive Service) can ...
- + Fort Sill museum’s 19th-century frontier illuminates the holidays—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 10, 2023) – The Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum hosted the 28th annual Candlelight Stroll at the historic Old P...
- + From Fort Sill to fame: How Zach Holliday’s Army experience shaped his music career—FORT SILL, OK (Dec. 11, 2023)– Music has always been an integral part of Zack Holliday's life, but his time with Fort Sill’s 77th Army Band truly set ...
- + Honoring the past, ushering in the future: Fort Sill's 13F graduates mark a new chapter with crossed cannons—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 7, 2023) – Under a starlit sky, the historic Fort Sill Artillery Bowl was alive with an air of solemnity and celebration on Thu...
- + 77th Army Band upholds decades-long tradition with holiday concert—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Fort Sill’s 77th Army Band drew a standing ovation after performing their annual Home for the Holidays Concert at La...
- + Marine returns home after 82 years—CARNEGIE, OKLA. (Dec. 7, 2023) – On a sunny, windy day, amidst a gathering of Marines, veterans, and family members, the United States Marine Corps De...
- + Fort Sill and FMWR celebrate two decades of delivering delight with 'Toys for Kids' program—FORT SILL, Okla. (Dec. 5, 2023) — The melody of "Santa Claus is coming to town" filled the air, setting the tone for a celebration of community and ge...
- + Vietnam warrant officer’s legacy continues through family's Thanksgiving gesture—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 23, 2023) — At Fort Sill, the legacy of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ivan Green, known for his unwavering dedication to feeding Sold...
- + Fort Sill's Guns and Rockets Dining Facility hosts Thanksgiving celebration—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov 21, 2023) — The holiday spirit — whether you call it Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Turkey Day, or the Pre-Christmas Carb Load — w...
- + Honoring Ancestors and Building Bridges - A Cultural Journey at Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 22, 2023) — Fort Sill welcomed Comanche Nation Elders on Nov. 15 for a tour through the sacred grounds of Apache, Otipoby, Indi...
- + Fort Sill welcomes new NCO Academy Commandant—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 21, 2023) — Fort Sill and the Fires Center of Excellence Command Sergeant Major, Neil Sartain, welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Steve...
- + A salute to service: OU's Veterans game highlights unity and excellence—NORMAN, Okla. (Nov. 11, 2023)—In an exciting display of patriotism and teamwork, the University of Oklahoma's Veterans Appreciation football game Nov....
- + Fort Sill Army leader emphasizes community ties—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 8, 2023) — In his State of Fort Sill address to community members, Col. Michael Barefield, chief of staff, Fires Center of Exce...
- + Ceremonial passage of colors: Fort Sill sees transition in senior NCO leadership—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 7, 2023) — In a time-honored military tradition steeped in symbolism and ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. William Taylor officially ...
- + Fort Sill welcomes new Inspector General—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 7, 2023) — During a ceremony at McNair Hall, Maj. Gen. Phil Brooks, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general...
- + Fort Sill's Joint C-sUAS University: Spearheading the charge against drone threats—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 25, 2023) — The rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as aerial threats to US and Coalition forces has beckone...
- + Cameron University ROTC Cadets get a taste of Field Artillery at the M119 range—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 6, 2023)- The Field Artillery Commandant’s Office hosted the Cameron University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program...
- + Fort Sill seeks community support for Adopt-A-Soldier Christmas program—FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 6, 2023) — This Christmas, Lawton-Fort Sill community members are being invited to extend their family tables to include Soldie...
- + Tradition, Courage, Community: The stories that defined Fort Sill’s 2023—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 31, 2023) — Nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment remains a cornerstone of our ethos at Fort Sill. This year bore wi...
- + Next chapter: Remembering a Soldier killed by domestic violence—The Hall of Remembrance was filled with laughter and light Oct. 18. Two things you would not expect in a somber ceremony for someone who was killed by...
- + Fort Sill whiz kid trades A’s for cash in “You Made the Grade” program—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 23, 2023) — Hard work and dedication to academics have paid off for Fort Sill resident Tristan J. McKeever, a bright 9th grader...
- + Fort Sill program shapes the civilian corps for collaborative excellence—Leadership Fort Sill is a low budget, high energy, high passion initiative that’s now led by Mr. Gallagher. If the SES (Senior Executive Service) can ...
- + Fort Sill USO Receives $30,000 donation from Paycom, enriching programs for military families—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 23, 2023) — The United Service Organizations (USO) at Fort Sill received a substantial donation of $30,000 from Paycom Software...
- + Fort Sill commits to fostering creativity for military wellness—LAWTON, Okla. (Oct. 17, 2023) — The Oklahoma Arts and the Military Summit III unfolded in the McCasland Ballroom at Cameron University, Oct. 17. The e...
- + Overcoming Childcare Hurdles: Staff Sgt. Ashley Moore's Tale—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 12, 2023) -- Amidst the rhythmic cadence of marching boots and the stern, disciplined calls of duty at Fort Sill, echoes a tale...
- + Fort Sill Soldiers lived real life Halloween horror in Korea—Like many Halloween partygoers in the South Korean city of Itaewon a year ago, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dane Beathard and Sgt. 1st Class Jarmil Taylor,...
- + Fort Sill emphasizes Cooking Safety during Fire Prevention Week—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 11, 2023) — Amid the crackle of autumn leaves underfoot, Fort Sill's Key Gate buzzed with an extra spark of awareness on Wednes...
- + Fort Sill's Frontier Army Days: A historic adventure for over a thousand schoolchildren—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2023) — The echoes of the past resonated through the historic Old Post Quadrangle on Oct. 6 and 7 as Fort Sill hosted its 14...
- + Army Air and Missile Defense CFT welcomes new director—FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct.3, 2023) — The Army Air and Missile Defense Cross-Functional Team (CFT) welcomed a new director and bid farewell to the old in a...
- + Sill studies butterfly effect: Asks everyone to lookout for clusters of monarchs—Fort Sill is one of many stops on the monarch butterfly’s migration path. Twice a year they flutter through the same fields where artillery echoes thr...
- + Despite being blown up by a howitzer shell, Fort Sill firefighter loves his job—FORT SILL, Oklahoma – Ten years ago this month, Fort Sill Firefighter Patrick Denton returned to duty after being injured fighting a fire. That may n...
- + Bridging the Gap: Area clergy gain insight into military life at Fort Sill—FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 28, 2023) — With the roar of 105mm Howitzers in the background and the rich history of Fort Sill surrounding them, area clergy...
- + 13 basic trainees complete pathway to citizenship—FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 21, 2023) — Fort Sill held a naturalization ceremony Thursday, Sept. 21 where 13 basic trainees of the 434th Field Artillery B...
- + Fort Sill and Leadership Oklahoma enhance relationship through shared experiences—FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 27, 2023) — Leadership Oklahoma Class 36 participated in a three-day program at the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill f...
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