Steps Under Stars and Stripes Honors Veterans in Lawton
The fourth annual event closed Saturday at the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center after a 24-hour walk around the lake.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Awards
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The fourth annual Steps Under Stars and Stripes event ended Saturday at the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center on Flowermound Road. It followed a 24-hour walk on the path around the lake on Friday.
Why it matters
The event honors veterans past and present, giving the Lawton community a visible way to recognize military service. Its continued annual run marks a recurring local tradition built around veterans and the Fort Sill area.
The walk lasted a full 24 hours on the path around the lake, and this was the fourth annual edition of the event. Attendance and total distance covered by participants were not reported.
The players
Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center
The veterans center on Flowermound Road in Lawton serves as the local hub for veterans and their families in the Fort Sill area.
Dana Bowman
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman is a veteran who served as the guest speaker at the event's closing program.
The details
Participants walked the path around the lake on Friday as part of the 24-hour event. On Saturday, attendees gathered inside the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center, where organizers spoke and retired Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman served as guest speaker.
Timeline
Friday: 24-hour walk on the path around the lake
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Program begins inside the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center
Season Trajectory
This fourth annual walk continues a recurring local tradition that has now run four times in Lawton. Its repetition over several years places it among the established community observances tied to the Fort Sill area's veteran population.
Residents who want to take part can plan around the 24-hour walk schedule and the Saturday program at the veterans center on Flowermound Road. Attending the closing ceremony is an accessible way for families to recognize local veterans.
The takeaway
Community events like this one give veterans visible recognition year after year, and attending or supporting them is a simple way for residents to take part.
Further reading
Explore more Lawton awards and recognition events to see how the community honors its residents.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kswo.
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