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U. S. ARMY 92ND INFANTRY (BUFFALO DIVISION) -  The 92nd Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army that served in both World War I and World War II.  Organized in October 1917 at Camp Funston, Kansas, the unit was formed with African American soldiers from all states.  Before leaving for France in 1918, the buffalo was selected as the divisional insignia due to the "Buffalo Soldiers" nickname, given to African American cavalrymen by Native Americans in the 19th century.

U. S. ARMY 91ST INFANTRY (WILD WEST DIVISION) -  The 91st Infantry Division (famously nicknamed as the "Wild West Division" with a "Fir Tree" as its Division insignia to symbolize its traditional home of the Far West was an infantry division of the United States Army that fought in World War I and World War II.  From 1946 until 2008, it was part of the United States Army Reserve.  It was briefly inactivated from 2008 until 2010 when it was elevated back to a division size element as the 91st Training Division (Operations).

U. S. AIR FORCE 44TH BOMB GROUP (FLYING 8 BALLS) -  During World War II the 44th Bombardment Group was the first VIII Bomber Command B-24 Liberator heavy bombardment group stationed in England.  It was initially stationed at RAF Cheddington on September 11, 1942, and moved to RAF Shipdham in October.

U. S. ARMY 91ST CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION (HIGH DAWN) -  The 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion, code-named High Dawn, was a member of XII Corps, the spearhead of Patton's Third Army.

The City of Grove is accepting applications for a Seasonal Brushhog/Tractor Operator.  The selected applicant will be responsible for mowing and weedeating rights-of-way.  Wage: $9.00 per hour

Applications are available on-line at www.cityofgroveok.gov and at City Hall, 104 W. 3rd Street, Grove, OK 74344.  For more information about this position please call Rick Tanner 918-786-9853.

All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old.  Selected applicant must pass drug screening. The City of Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

U. S. ARMY 86TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION (THE LOBSTER) -  The 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion served in support of infantry throughout Europe during World War II.  Nicknamed "The Lobster" (the battalion's code name in Europe).  The Battalion had placed a memorial monument to its men at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

U. S. ARMY 84TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION -  The 84th Chemical Mortar Battalion was activated at Camp Rucker, Alabama.  After basic and advanced training, the battalion deployed to Oran, Algeria in the European Theater of Operations during April 1943.

U. S. ARMY 83RD CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION (FIGHTING 83RD) -  The 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion played an important role in the campaigns through the Mediterranean Theater and the mainland of Europe, experiencing more than 500 hard and spectacular days in combat, beginning with the amphibious assault on Sicily and ending with the complete destruction of the German military forces.  The 83rd was activated at Camp Gordon, GA, on June 10, 1942, and after intensive training departed from the U.S. on April 29, 1943 for overseas duty.  

The Cherokee Casino Grove will hold a Blood Drive on April 21, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The Blood Drive will be held at the Casino located at  24979 US Highway 59 N, Grove, OK.

For more information or to make an appointment please call Pam Rovie at 918-786-1300 ext 151335

U. S. ARMY 82ND CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION -  The United States chemical mortar battalions were army units attached to U.S. infantry divisions during World War II. They were armed with 4.2 in (107 mm) chemical mortars. For this reason they were also called the "Four-deucers".

Motto: POST NUBILA VICTORIA (After the Clouds, Victory)