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Ceremonies at the White House, the Pentagon, and in Oklahoma over the past few days have recognized Army Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat from Coweta, Oklahoma. Spc. 4 Sloat was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic act that saved the lives of his companions during the Vietnam War.
The U.S. Army reports his gallantry:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Senate and House Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee Chairmen, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jeff Miller, announced a breakthrough on comprehensive VA reform legislation. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Rep. Jim Bridenstine (OK-1), and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) praised the inclusion of a provision that will allow the Tulsa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to pursue a new facility to better serve local veterans’ growing health care needs.
Congressman Bridenstine:
Today, the House passed HR 3521 – the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act. This bill is critical for veterans in the First District. HR 3521 authorizes funding for 27 major VA facilities, including the proposed 140,000 square foot Tulsa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
Congressman Jim Bridenstine said:
Dorea Walker, a native of Northern California, has dedicated her life to her community, personal and professional development, and service to her country. Dorea joined the Oklahoma National Guard at the tender age of 17 as an Automated Logistic Specialist. Nearly two years later joined Active Duty Army as a Human Resources Specialist. Dorea Walker performed administrative duties at Fort Bragg, NC and Panama. She was the acting Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC) of the Command Judge Advocate in Mannheim Germany. Dorea was later transferred to Fort Sill, Oklahoma as the NCOIC of
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Congressman Jim Bridenstine presented the Civilian Marksmanship Program's Patriot award to retired 1st Sgt. Bob Hunley, of Bartlesville, Tuesday.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program was created by President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated to training and education about firearms. In 2009, the group created the Patriot Award to honor veterans for their service to both country and community.
Honoree Bob Hunley does something really special.
Jay’s heart for service began in Boy Scouts. Jay is an Eagle Scout and participated in countless community service projects as a youth.
Washington, DC, April 23, 2013
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I am co-sponsoring a bill to make it easier for veterans to exercise their 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. I’m concerned that some First District veterans are being denied their rights without due process.
TULSA - Thousands of Green Country veterans are waiting on money from the government, a wait that in some cases is taking more than a year.
Sam Slavens remembers his time in the U.S. Military like it was yesterday.