Mid-America Technology Center honored the nation with a flag-raising ceremony featuring MATC’s Color Guard. They are: Lt. Caitlynn Coulter, Purcell; Cadet Emma Kay Smith, Little Axe; Cadet Ryann Michelle Wilson, Little Axe; and Cadet Caleb West, Noble. Participants included: McClain County Sheriff’s Office personnel, Deputy Justin Row, Deputy Justin Johnston, Undersheriff James Goins, Sheriff Landy Offolter, Sgt. Marcus Graham, Captain David Graham, and Deputy Scott “Gibby” Gibbons. Also participating were: VFW Post 3608 and its members, Michael Whely, Krista Marie Brown, and Commander Raymond Tanguay.