NEWS

General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Honors Anniversary of 9/11
Press Release, September 1, 2023
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Celebration of Freedom Set for May 20 in Downtown Hobart
Press Release, Posted May 15, 2023
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Discover the Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted March 20, 2023
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Names Executive Director
Press Release, Posted February 20, 2023
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Give Your Take On "Takes Of Village," Photography Exhibition By Former Hobart Resident
Press Release, Posted January 9, 2023
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A Veterans Day Message From General Tommy Franks
Posted November 4, 2022
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is Succession Planning
Executive Director D’Lese Travis Has Announced Plans for Retirement in January 2023
Press Release, Posted October 13, 2022
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Honored During RedBud Awards 
Press Release, Posted June 28, 2022
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Celebration of Freedom 2022 a Success
Press Release, Posted June 2, 2022
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Hobart Community to Host Celebration of Freedom Event
KSWO-TV, May 19, 2022
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Celebration of Freedom Event Coming to Hobart
KFOR-TV, May 18, 2022
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Celebration of Freedom Set for May 20 & 21 in Downtown Hobart
Press Release, Posted May 16, 2022
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Task Force Dagger Special Exhibit Now Open at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted Sept. 13, 2021
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Oklahoma Remembers 9/11: What's Happening Around the State
The Oklahoman, Sept. 10, 2021
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Kiowa Casino to Honor Americans Lost on 9/11
KSWO-TV, Sept. 10, 2021
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Kiowa Casino and Hotel to Hold 9/11 Ceremony
Pechenga News, Sept. 9, 2021
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Kiowa Casino and Hotel to Hold 9/11 Ceremony
KJTL-TV, Sept. 8, 2021
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Mobile 9/11 Memorial Exhibit Pays Visit to Durant
KTEN-TV, Sept. 8, 2021
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Oklahoma Museum Brings Mobile 9/11 Memorial to Durant
KXII-TV, Sept. 8, 2021
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9/11 Never Forget Exhibit Traveling Oklahoma
The Ponca City News, Sept. 6, 2021
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9/11 Traveling Memorial Stops in Claremore
KTUL-TV, Sept. 5, 2021
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Mobile 9/11 Memorial Coming to McAlester
Durant Herald Democrat via Yahoo News Sept. 4, 2021
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9/11 Tribute Coming to Durant
Durant Herald Democrat, Sept. 4, 2021
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​Mobile 9/11 Memorial Coming to McAlester
McAlester News-Capital, Sept. 4, 2021
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TO DO THIS WEEKEND: 9/11 Never Forget: 20th Year Memorial Exhibit in Claremore
CNHI, Sept. 3, 2021
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TO DO THIS WEEKEND: 9/11 Never Forget: 20th Year Memorial Exhibit in Claremore
Claremore Daily Progress, Sept. 3, 2021
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Sept. 11 Traveling Exhibit Open 4 p.m. to Dusk Today at Woodring Airport
Enid News & Eagle,  Sept. 3, 2021
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9/11 Never Forget: 20th Year Memorial Exhibit to Tour the State
Created by the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted Aug. 30, 2021
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August 7 Commemorates Purple Heart Day Honoring All Recipients
Press Release, Posted Aug. 2, 2021
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Explore the Helicopter’s Role in Combat at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum’s New Exhibition
Press Release, Posted July 26, 2021
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Hobart Museum Features Military Movie Exhibit 
KSWO-TV, June 30, 2021
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GOOD NEWS: Five MC students announced as winners of the MYLC
A total of $7,500 in scholarships awarded to Midland County students
Odessa American Online, June 28, 2021
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Celebration of Freedom 2021 a Success
Thank You from the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
​Press Release, Posted May 25, 2021
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“Movies Go to War” Special Exhibition Now Open at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
​Press Release, Posted May 24, 2021
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Hobart to Host Annual Celebration of Freedom Over Weekend
KSWO-TV, May 13, 2021
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Hobart Celebration of Freedom Set for Friday, Saturday
Lawton Constitution, May 13, 2021
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Celebration of Freedom Set for May 14 & 15 in Hobart
Press Release, May 10, 2021
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Discover the Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, February 18, 2021
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Midland Young Leaders Challenge Now Accepting Applications
Midland Reporter-Telegram, February 8, 2021
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10 Oklahoma Road Trips for Fall Break
The Oklahoman, October 12, 2020
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Museum Opens Special Exhibit
The Oklahoman, October 12, 2020
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum to Open Task Force Dagger Special Exhibit
Press Release, Posted October 5, 2020
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Celebration of Freedom Continues Today in Hobart
The Oklahoman, September 27, 2020
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Celebration of Freedom and Hobart Main Street’s Hometown Harvest is September 25-26
Press Release, Posted September 21, 2020
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Exhibit Features Editorial Cartoons
The Oklahoman, July 19, 2020
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"Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons" Special Exhibit Now Open 
Press Release, Posted July 13, 2020
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"Hobart's Hometown Heroes" on Display in Window Installation
Press Release, Posted June 29, 2020
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Four Star Leadership Announces High School Students Accepted into 2020 World-Class Program
Press Release, Posted June 8, 2020
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Reopening Plans: Oklahoma Museums and Attractions Start Resuming Public Hours After Coronavirus Closures
​The Oklahoman, May 31, 2020
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum to Reopen June 1
​Press Release, Posted May 27, 2020
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Names Program Manager
​Press Release, Posted May 11, 2020
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Celebration of Freedom and Hobart Main Street’s Hometown Harvest to Combine Events
Press Release, Posted May 5, 2020
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Experience the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum At Home
Press Release, Posted April 16, 2020
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Discover Oklahoma: State Museums Offer Adventures
The Oklahoman, March 16, 2020
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Steven Groff Welcomed as Collections Manager at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum 
Press Release, Posted Feb. 17, 2020
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Experience Cowboys in Khaki Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum 
Press Release, Posted Feb. 14, 2020
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Additions to National Board of Advisors and Board of Directors Announced for General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted Jan. 9, 2020
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum To Host Open House Event
Press Release, Posted Dec. 16, 2019
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Kicks Off Charitable Season With Giving Tuesday
Press Release, Posted Nov. 25, 2019
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Oklahoma Has Military Museums Across The State
The Oklahoman, Nov. 9, 2019
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Walk On Hobart's Wild Side
The Lawton Constitution,  Nov. 9, 2019
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Celebrates Successful Event Unveiling New Exhibit: Task Force Dagger
Press Release, Posted Oct. 04, 2019
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Hobart Museum Unveils 'Task Force Dagger' Exhibit
The Lawton Constitution, Sept. 7, 2019
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New General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum to Unveil New Exhibit: Task Force Dagger
Press Release, Posted Aug. 26, 2019
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New Hobart Museum Exhibit Dedicated to Oklahoma Baseball Legend Mickey Mantle
The Lawton Constitution, July 7, 2019
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Woodlands High Senior Wins $5,000 Scholarship for Project Donating Hats
The Houston Chronicle, July 2, 2019
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Oklahoma Students Named as Leadership Program Participants
The Norman Transcript, July 2, 2019
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Midland Young Leaders Challenge Concludes with Banquet
Midland Reporter-Telegram, June 12, 2019
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General Tommy Franks to Speak at Midland College
NewsWest 9, June 12, 2019
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Four Star Leadership Announces High School Students Accepted for World-Class Leadership Program
Press Release, Posted June 10, 2019
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Learn More About Native Oklahoman Mickey Mantle in New Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted May 28, 2019
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Hobart to Celebrate Veterans, Freedom This Weekend
The Lawton Constitution, May 16, 2019
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Celebration of Freedom May 17-18 in Hobart
Press Release, Posted May 13, 2019
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Celebration of Freedom Set for May 17-18 in Hobart
Press Release, Posted May 6, 2019
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Deadline Nears to Apply to Four Star Leadership With General Tommy Franks
The Edmond Sun, April 18, 2019
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Deadline Nears to Apply for Leadership Seminar
Midland Reporter-Telegram, March 19, 2019
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Applications Being Accepted for Young Leaders Challenge
Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jan. 30, 2019
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Accepting Applications for Midland Young Leaders Challenge
The Odessa American, Jan. 29, 2019
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Lattimore Collection to be on Display
NewsOK, Jan. 16, 2019
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum to Host Educator Event to Debut New Field Trip Opportunity 
Press Release, Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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Discover the History of the Medal of Honor at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
Press Release, Posted Dec. 31, 2018
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Discover the Events of Pearl Harbor in New Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum 
Press Release, Posted Oct. 29, 2018
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 The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Receives Oklahoma Museums Association Award
Press Release, Posted Sept. 24, 2018
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Awarded Platinum Transparency Rating
Press Release, Posted Sept. 10, 2018
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Hobart Community to Host Event Honoring Patriot Day
Press Release, Posted Aug. 31, 2018
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Mobile Museum Shares Military History, Cultural Items at DAV Event
The Chickasha Express-Star, Aug. 22, 2018
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Showcases “Military and the Media” Exhibit
Press Release, Posted July 25, 2018
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Receives Donation from Tinker Air Force Base
Press Release, Posted July 17, 2018
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Franks Announces Edmond Students as Program Participants
The Edmond Sun, July 9, 2018
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Scholarships Presented to Leadership Challenge Participants
Midland Reporter-Telegram, July 3, 2018
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Midland Young Leaders Challenge With General Tommy Franks Celebrates Success of Inaugural Event
KWES-TV, June 27, 2018
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Retired Army General Returns to Hometown for Midland Young Leaders Challenge
Midland Reporter Telegram, June 14, 2018
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The City of Hobart Celebrates Successful Event Honoring Military
Press Release, Posted May 24, 2018
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Showcases "Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII" Exhibit
Press Release, Posted May 22, 2018
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Hobart Will Hold Annual Freedom Celebration
The Lawton Constitution, May 18, 2018
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Celebration of Freedom Set for May 18-19 in Hobart​
Press Release, Posted May 10, 2018
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Tulsa Area United Way Named Nonprofit of Excellence
Tulsa World, April 22, 2018
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Awarded Moran Family Foundation and Inasmuch Foundation Award for Education 
Press Release, Posted April 18, 2018
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Showcases Medal of Honor Exhibit 
Press Release, Posted April 2, 2018
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Press Release, Posted March 19, 2018
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofit Excellence Awards Finalists
Tulsa World, Jan. 28, 2018
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Chosen as Finalist for 11th Annual Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards
Press Release, Posted Jan. 29, 2018
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Midland ISD, Midland College, General Tommy Franks Introduce Midland Young Leaders Challenge
News West 9, Jan. 26, 2018
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Franks Leadership Institute to Debut Local Program
Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jan. 24, 2018
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D’Lese Travis Appointed to the Oklahoma Museums Association Board of Directors
Press Release, Posted Nov. 27, 2017 
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​General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Press Release, Posted Nov. 20, 2017 
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Discover the Events of Pearl Harbor in New Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum 
Press Release, Posted Nov. 13, 2017 
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Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Have Served
Press Release, Posted Nov. 6, 2017 
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Salutes the U.S. Navy on its 242nd Birthday
Press Release, Posted Oct. 9, 2017 
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Offers Insight on the Onset of the Afghanistan War 
Press Release, Posted Oct. 2, 2017
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Tommy Franks Museum Focuses on Oklahoma's Dust Bowl through Nov. 1​
The Lawton Constitution, Sept. 28, 2017
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Four Star Salute: General Tommy Franks Leadership and Museum Encourages Community Education About American Gold Star Mothers
Press Release, Posted Sept. 21,  2017
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Discover the Events of the Dust Bowl: The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Hosts ‘Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry’
Press Release, Posted Sept. 18,  2017
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Honors the Nation’s Prisoners of War on Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day
Press Release, Posted Sept. 13, 2017
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Crockett Elementary Renamed after Ret. Four Star General Tommy Franks during Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Altus Times, Sept. 12, 2017
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Honors Lives Lost on 9/11 with Exhibit Anniversary
Press Release, Posted Sept. 5, 2017
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Crockett Elementary Renamed After (Ret.) Four Star General Tommy Franks During Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Press Release, Posted Sept. 1, 2017
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Franks Museum Views West Through Journalists' Eyes
The Lawton Constitution, July 24, 2017
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Fans of Freedom Come Out in Hobart
​The Lawton Constitution, May 28, 2017
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Memorial Day Events Planned across Oklahoma
News OK, May 24, 2017
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'Return to Normandy' On Display at Franks Museum
The Lawton Constitution, May 22, 2017
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9th Annual Celebration of Freedom to be Held May 26-27 in Hobart
Press Release, Posted May 15, 2017
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Hobart Museum Opens "9/11: Never Forget" Permanent Exhibit
KOCO-TV, Sept. 13, 2016
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Town Turns out to Honor Heroes
The Lawton Constitution, Sept. 11, 2016
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9/11: Never Forget Exhibit Opens in Hobart Featuring a Steel Beam from the World Trade Center
KJRH-TV, Sept. 11, 2016
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9/11 Exhibit to Open with Ceremony
NewsOK, Sept. 11, 2016
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9/11: Exhibit Opening at Hobart Museum
KSWO-TV, Sept. 7, 2016
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Franks Museum to Open 9/11 Exhibit
The Lawton Constitution, Sept. 4, 2016
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9/11 Exhibition Set to Open at Museum
NewsOK, Aug. 21, 2016
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Hobart Celebrates Freedom with Parade, Other Events
The Lawton Constitution, June 19, 2016
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Normandy Landing Honored with Display at Franks Museum
The Lawton Constitution, June 16, 2016
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Celebration of Freedom Set for Weekend
The Lawton Constitution, June 16, 2016
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10 Things to do in Oklahoma this Weekend: Celebration of Freedom
KOCO-TV, June 15, 2016
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