Hunter McEachern
Multimedia Journalist
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Prescriptions are constantly coming into the single vision lab from all over the world, but it’s no problem for the crew at Reynolds Army Health Clinic.
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge in enlistment numbers on Fort Sill. Many people are turning to the Army to support themselves and their families during this difficult time.
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We are back with our series on Fort Sill: A Day in the Life. This week, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, learned about what it is like to be a drill sergeant on Post.
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We are in our second week of our new series on Fort Sill, A Day in the Life. This week, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, learned what it is like to be a Marine on Post.
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Fort Sill’s 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade deploys across the globe to defend critical assets against air, missile and indirect fire attacks. Wednesday, there was a Change of Command ceremony on Post for the Brigade Commander.
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The Fort Sill Half Section helps preserve the history and tradition of the Army on post. You will often see them at change of command ceremonies, retirements and other special events.
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Lawton Public Schools is continuing to get things in order for the unique school year, but one thing they need help with is communication from parents.
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The pandemic may have put a damper on many things, but not on the Kiowa Casino’s willingness to help. This year was their 12th annual Hometown Heroes community initiative.
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The Lawton Rangers Rodeo has returned to southwest Oklahoma for its 82nd year with a record number of entries: 800 competitors have signed up.
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The Fort Sill Air Defense Artillery Brigade came off Post on Friday for an attempt to make history. The goal was for their weather balloon launch to reach the highest altitude in the state.
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Fort Sill is the hub of the Army when it comes to field artillery, and the Post just welcomed a new Commandant and Command Sergeant Major in charge of the operations.
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An Altus Municipal Judge has released a judicial order giving people an additional option for handling court procedures during the pandemic.
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We are starting a new series on Fort Sill we are calling A Day in the Life. Each week, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, will experience a new job on Post, learning about the many different roles that keep Fort Sill operating optimally.
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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has voted in favor of Representative Daniel Pae’s House Bill 1071. The bill would establish maximum speed limits of 75 and 80 miles per hour on some portions of Oklahoma Turnpikes.
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We are less than 100 days away from the presidential election, which makes now the time to start planning how you will cast your vote. A popular option this year is looking to be absentee ballots.
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Monday there was a Change of Command ceremony for the Garrison Commander on Fort Sill. Col. Don King passed the colors onto Col. Rhett Taylor.
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Army Lieutenants at four Posts across the country, including Fort Sill, have resumed roles that they have not done since WWII: Assisting with administration and leadership in Basic Combat Training.
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We reported on a wreck last Thursday on I-44 that left a cement truck flipped in the median. We have now learned that soldiers on Fort Sill assisted with the rescue efforts.
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For members of the Army, both veterans and active duty soldiers, MRE’s, or Meals, Ready-to-Eat, has a special sentiment.
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We have told you that masks are useful in preventing the spread of the coronavirus, but there are some downsides to wearing the facial covering. Maskne, or acne caused by wearing a mask, is one of them.
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Driving past Lawton Central Mall, something may have caught your eye... A big top! Cirque MonteCarlo, a European-style circus, is being set up in the parking lot.
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The Fires Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy held a change of command ceremony Wednesday, welcoming CSM Erick Macher as the new Commandant on Post.
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Tuesday kicked off the 10th annual Grand National Horseman Association finals in Lawton.
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Cotton County residents in emergency situations will now be better served, thanks to Survival Flight. The company is partnering with the county through ground EMS.
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The Lawton Food Bank needs your help identifying people caught on camera stealing from the organization- twice in one day.
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A mask mandate went into effect Friday after the Lawton City Council voted in favor of the new ordinance 6-1. But, the new order has brought on confusion for some types of businesses, such as gyms.
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Work Services Corporation, a committee that focuses on hiring people with disabilities, is looking to add to their crew. They are in need of groundskeepers to maintain their contract on Fort Sill.
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Now that the City of Lawton has enacted a mask mandate, 7News reached out to other southwest Oklahoma communities to see if they would follow suit.
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Four Fort Sill drill sergeants have been competing this week for the title of the 2020 Fires Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year.
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The Army’s mission is to get its soldiers ready for combat, but in order to do so, their personal lives also have to be in check. The Army Community Service, ACS, financial readiness program on Fort Sill and the nonprofit, Army Emergency Relief, AER, are making sure soldiers are both combat and fina
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7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, can officially say she passed the Army Combat Fitness Test.
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Both Governor Kevin Stitt and Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell were in Lawton/Fort Sill Friday.
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Public Service Company of Oklahoma has signed a 30-year lease with the U.S. Army to house an energy resilience project on Fort Sill.
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The continued rise of coronavirus cases has caused many hospitals nationwide to run out of ICU beds. 7News spoke with the chief medical officer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Dr. Scott Michener, to discuss COVID-19′s impact locally.
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7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, is getting closer to her go of the Army Combat Fitness Test. On Tuesday she met with Fort Sill Master Fitness Trainers to go over each of the events, plus she got new body composition results from the Bod Pod.
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A helping hand during an especially trying time. In April, a fire took a Snyder man’s home, but today, that same home stands newly renovated.
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Many southwest Oklahomans will be enjoying the Independence Day festivities with family and friends. Although the temperatures might not reach the triple digits over the weekend, they could definitely feel that way.
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With the pandemic impacting many in southwest Oklahoma, residents have turned to their community organizations for assistance. But, even those groups need help sometimes, too. The United Way of SWOK has stepped up to help in a big way, giving out checks so the organizations can continue to serve.
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Although the numbers were close, State Question 802 passed on Tuesday with 50.48% of the vote. Two Oklahoma State Representatives spoke with 7News about how the new constitutional amendment will expand Medicaid eligibility for low income Oklahomans.
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75 and even 80 miles per hour. That could be a possibility for some Oklahoma highways thanks to State Representative Daniel Pae’s House Bill 1071. It has been in effect since last November, but changes have yet to be seen on the roads.
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In this week’s Military Monday, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, broke a sweat alongside a top official on Fort Sill: CSM John Foley.
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This week a Class Action Lawsuit was filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.Attorney, Ronald Durbin, said the lawsuit is designed to protect medical marijuana businesses already in existence who were in compliance.
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The Comanche and Cotton County District Attorney’s Office will start another warrant assistance program on July 1st. It will be offered for both misdemeanors and felony cases.
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President Trump’s recent Executive Order is implementing new measures to increase safety for police and civilians during their encounters.
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We are back with our Military Monday health and wellness series on Fort Sill. This week, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, tried out three of the Army Combat Fitness Test events: the sprint-drag-carry, the standing power throw and the leg tuck.
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The election for Cotton County Sheriff is less than two weeks away. Here is what you should know about the candidates before you cast your vote.
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For this week’s Military Monday, 7News reporter, Hunter McEachern, got a few tips from a fitness instructor on Fort Sill to help improve her technique for the ACFT events. Hunter also met with master resilience trainer and performance expert to learn how to improve her performance by using attention
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People from all over the country are getting ready for President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday in Tulsa, including some southwest Oklahomans.
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Saturday morning the Justice For All Prayer Rally will be held in Lawton. The event is to promote peace and solidarity.
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Fort Sill has found success in keeping its number of positive COVID-19 cases on Post low.
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