Field Artillery Association Inducts 13 Into Hall of Fame
The United States Field Artillery Association honored 13 new members at its sixth annual Hall of Fame induction in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Awards
The United States Field Artillery Association inducted 13 new members into its Hall of Fame during an evening ceremony in Lawton. The event also featured a musical tattoo honoring retired Lt. Gen. Peter M. Vangjel.
Why it matters
The Hall of Fame recognizes Field Artillery personnel across branches and ranks, as well as civilians and volunteers who contributed to the branch. The ceremony highlights the continued recognition of individuals who have shaped the artillery community in the Lawton and Fort Sill area.
The 2026 induction class of 13 members is the sixth since the Hall of Fame was founded in 2021. The source does not specify the individual inductees or their accomplishments.
The players
United States Field Artillery Association
The association is the organization that hosts the annual Field Artillery Hall of Fame and honors personnel and civilians who contributed to the branch.
Brig. Gen. Patrick Costello
Costello serves as commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill and delivered the keynote address at the ceremony.
Peter M. Vangjel
Vangjel is a retired Army lieutenant general who was honored with a musical tattoo during the induction evening.
The details
The evening ceremony featured a musical tattoo that combined music, narration and family photos to honor retired Lt. Gen. Peter M. Vangjel. Brig. Gen. Patrick Costello, commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, served as keynote speaker.
Timeline
2021: Field Artillery Hall of Fame established
November 1, 2026: 13 members inducted during the weekend ceremony in Lawton
Legacy Recognition
The Field Artillery Hall of Fame, established in 2021, extends recognition beyond active personnel to include civilians and volunteers from the Fires Center of Excellence community at Fort Sill. Its sixth class marks a continuing effort to formally document the branch's history and contributors.
Lawton residents and visitors may see increased attention to Fort Sill's artillery history as the Hall of Fame continues to recognize inductees each year. The ceremony highlights the presence of the Fires Center of Excellence in the local community.
The takeaway
The Field Artillery Hall of Fame shows how military branches can formally preserve the contributions of both service members and civilians. Readers interested in military history can follow how such honors are recognized over time.
Further reading
Explore more Awards stories to see how other honors are recognized in the community.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kswo.
