Thirty Years Ago 1995
June 25, 1995
IT’S OVER - RRAD SAVED!
After close to a year of research, data collection, digging into wallets, and moral support by community members, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission voted 7-1 on Thursday to remove Red River Army Depot from the closure list. “This proves that you can do anything if you’re tough enough, and smart enough, and willing to work hard enough,” said Horace Shipp, Defense Committee member. “Red River Defense Complex is a testimony that hard work pays off.”
Twenty Years Ago 2005
June 26, 2005
The Oak Ridge Community, located north of DeKalb, is finally going to have City of DeKalb water supplied to their area. The community recently received a STEP grant from the state to provide water services after the local well water became discolored and badly flavored.
Ten Years Ago - 2015
June 24, 2015
Red River Army Depot has been chosen as the winner of the Fiscal Year 2014 Army Award for Maintenance Excellence in the depot category. This is the third time RRAD has won the AAME award. “This award serves as just further recognition for the dedication and excellence that the Red River team members display on a daily basis,” said RRAD Commander Col Brandon Grubbs.
Five Years Ago 2020
June 24, 2020
Members of Marine Corps League, Det. 1149, Texarkana, USA presented $1,000 to Dan Odum, commander of American Legion Post 488, New Boston, Texas. Pictured left to right are Dave Teague, commander Dan Odom, Gunny Hall, and Jackie Deen.
