Good morning, Lawton.

At the 2026 Fires Symposium in Lawton, two field artillery legends were honored at a musical Tattoo ceremony—retired Sgt. Major Tony Grinston was recognized for his lifetime service and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. First Class Sammy Davis for his inspiring leadership.

Field Artillery Association president Maj.

Gen. (Ret.) Brian McKiernan said the five-day Fires Symposium at FISTA Innovation Park, which drew over 1,500 attendees and featured new field artillery sessions, met its goal of sparking a needed transformation in fires capabilities. Next year’s conference will follow a similar format.

Brig. Gen. Retired Randall McIntire told attendees at the 2026 Fires Symposium on Wednesday at FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton that combining air defense + field artillery is crucial for ongoing modernization efforts worldwide and that next year’s symposium will feature combat stories.

K-Pop Universe Tribute Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the only live K-Pop tribute show in the USA with dazzling performances and iconic hits.