Multiple events to kick off across Texoma for Veterans Day

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A few events will kick off in Texoma for Veterans Day.

On Tuesday the United States Air Force Band of the West Reed Quintet will be in Altus for a special performance honoring the men and women who have served our nation. It will take place from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Herschal A. Crow Fine Arts Center on the campus of Western Oklahoma State College.

The City of Lawton will hold its Veterans Day Celebration at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Lawton City Hall, followed by a complimentary breakfast.

The Comanche Indian Veterans Association’s 50th Annual Veterans Day Celebration and Powwow has a full day of activities at Watchetaker Hall. It all kicks off with a flag raising at 8 a.m. The Oklahoma Military Hall of Honor induction will be held at 1 p.m., with various events running into the evening.

Cameron University will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Grove on Campus. The keynote message will be delivered by Fort Sill’s Garrison Commander, Colonel Jay Morgan.

VFW Post 5263 has two events going on for Veterans Day. First, they are partnering with Kappa Sigma for a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser that will support Veterans in need. That runs from 5:30-7:30 Wednesday evening. $10 will get you a pulled pork sandwich and fries.

At 6:30 p.m., the post will host their annual flag retirement ceremony to retire worn American flags. Both will happen at VFW 5263’s post at 103 NW 20th Street in Lawton.