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Lawton
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 7
- ➤ 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. ABC 7
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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