The following is a press release released by the Choctaw Nation:

The Choctaw Nation launched a new website to honor and share information about Choctaw tribal members who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Choctaw Veterans Archive can be found at veterans.choctawnation.com.

The site is a collection of stories and information for and about Choctaw veterans. It features sections for Choctaw Veteran Biographies, Veteran Resources, and Events and News for Veterans.

Choctaw veterans can provide their service information in the biographies section. Personal information, that of a family member or one deceased may be added.

The goal of the project is to honor Choctaw veterans by preserving their stories and making them accessible to the public. It will also better serve current veterans in need of information. The Choctaw Veterans Archive website is a free service.

In addition to the ability to upload your information directly through a site portal, Judy Allen, tribal historian is also recording interviews with Choctaw veterans for the website. For inquiries, contact Allen at judy.allen@choctawnation.com.

About The Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.