Kiowa Comanche Apache Reservation designated as Purple Heart Reservation

KCCU | By Bekah Fountain

Published February 27, 2024 at 8:44 AM CST

The Kiowa Comanche Apache Reservation is now a Purple Heart Reservation.
KCCU News Director Bekah Fountain spoke with Retired Staff Sergeant and KCA Veterans Association Commander Kristopher Killsfirst and National American Indian Veterans Region 5 Commander of the 39 Oklahoma tribes, Michael Coon about this historical event.

More information about Purple Heart entities in Oklahoma at https://www.purpleheart.org/PHTrailState/OK

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