NEWS

Applications Being Accepted for Young Leaders Challenge
Midland Reporter-Telegram, Posted Jan. 30, 2019
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Accepting Applications for Midland Young Leaders Challenge
The Odessa American, Posted Jan. 29, 2019
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Lattimore Collection to be on Display
NewsOK, Posted 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 Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma, Posted 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, Posted July 9, 2018
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Scholarships Presented to Leadership Challenge Participants
Midland Reporter-Telegram Midland, Texas, Posted July 3, 2018
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Midland Young Leaders Challenge With General Tommy Franks Celebrates Success of Inaugural Event
KWES Midland, Texas, Posted June 27, 2018
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Retired Army General Returns to Hometown for Midland Young Leaders Challenge
Midland Reporter Telegram, Posted 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, Posted 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, Posted 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, Posted 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, Posted Jan. 26, 2018
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Franks Leadership Institute to Debut Local Program
Midland Reporter-Telegram, Posted 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, Posted 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, Posted 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, Posted July 24, 2017
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Fans of Freedom Come Out in Hobart
​The Lawton Constitution, Posted May 28, 2017
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Memorial Day Events Planned across Oklahoma
News OK, Posted May 24, 2017
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'Return to Normandy' On Display at Franks Museum
The Lawton Constitution, Posted 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 Oklahoma City, Posted Sept. 13, 2016
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Town Turns out to Honor Heroes
The Lawton Constitution, Posted 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, Posted Sept. 11, 2016
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9/11 Exhibit to Open with Ceremony
News OK, Posted Sept. 11, 2016
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9/11: Exhibit Opening at Hobart Museum
KSWO, Posted Sept. 7, 2016
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Franks Museum to Open 9/11 Exhibit
The Lawton Constitution, Posted Sept. 4, 2016
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9/11 Exhibition Set to Open at Museum
News OK, Posted Aug. 21, 2016
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Hobart Celebrates Freedom with Parade, Other Events
The Lawton Constitution, Posted June 19, 2016
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Normandy Landing Honored with Display at Franks Museum
The Lawton Constitution, Posted June 16, 2016
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Celebration of Freedom Set for Weekend
The Lawton Constitution, Posted June 16, 2016
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10 Things to do in Oklahoma this Weekend: Celebration of Freedom
KOCO Oklahoma City, Posted June 15, 2016
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