For Immediate
Release: August 24, 2005
Senator Randy Bass
Bass Elated by News that Fort Sill Will
Gain Troops
Senator Randy
Bass, Chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
in the Oklahoma State Senate and member of the Oklahoma Strategic
Military Planning Commission, said today’s announcement
that Fort Sill will gain troops is a huge victory for Lawton/Fort
Sill.
“The city of Lawton and the communities in southwest Oklahoma
should be commended for their unwavering support of Fort Sill
that without a doubt played an important role in bringing more
troops to Fort Sill,” Bass, a Democrat from Lawton said.
The lawmaker said it is obvious by the 3,600 increase in military
personnel to the Lawton post that the US BRAC commission recognizes
the importance of the hard work and dedication of the brave men
and women who are stationed at Fort Sill.
“This Army post plays an important role in the defense of
our country and the defense of freedom around the world. Today’s
announcement makes Fort Sill a driving force behind the continued
effort to protect Oklahoma and make tomorrow better for our children.”
Bass said. “It also ensures that the economy in southwest
Oklahoma will continue to grow as a result of the new jobs that
will be added to Fort Sill in Lawton.
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