Tom's father was a master sergeant in the Air Force and later worked as a civilian at Tinker Air Force Base. From a young age Tom came to understand the importance of supporting the U.S. military and the critical mission that Fort Sill and Tinker Air Force Base play in Oklahoma and in the defense of our nation. In Congress, Tom has secured well over $100 million for these military bases and will continue to work to protect and strengthen these bases to keep them open and operational.
Most recently, Congressman Cole played a major role in securing the future of Oklahoma's military installations in the latest BRAC round.