Douglas Announces Veteran Support

Republican Patrice Douglas today announced formation of the Veterans for Patrice Douglas Coalition.

The coalition is comprised of 25 high-ranking veterans from across the state including Retired Rear Admiral Greg Slavonic, Retired Major General Leo J. Baxter, Retired Brigadier General Ben T. Robinson, Retired Captain Lance Benham, Former NASA Astronaut Charlie Dry, Retired Commander Tucker McHugh and Retired Commander Charles (Chip) D. Kilburn to name a few. A full list of the coalition can be seen below.

“I am thrilled to have the backing of such decorated and respected military veterans,” Patrice Douglas said. “As a member of a military family, I know the importance of the military and a strong national defense. Our veterans deserve the very best and I will fight for their rights every day in Washington, D.C.”

“I totally support Patrice Douglas for our U.S. Representative for Congressional District 5,” retired Brigadier General Ben T. Robinson said. “Patrice has a strong background in small business operations, a clear understanding of local and state economic drivers and a grasp of national and international issues.  She has been an employer, a government decision maker and has held several executive level positions. The support she has from so many local retired senior military officers clearly indicates she understands the issues affecting our veterans and our national defense. We could do no better than to send her to Washington, D.C.”

“Patrice is tougher than she looks. She may not have wielded a gun in combat, but she knows how to charge and attack the most difficult issues,” Retired Captain Lance Benham said.

In a letter to fellow veterans, the coalition noted, “Patrice recognizes that our biggest national security threat is our economy and national debt.  In Congress, Patrice will fight to keep the federal government off the backs of Oklahoma’s small business owners and families… Patrice truly understands military core values and the need for a strong military.”

  1. Greg Slavonic, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Ret.)
  2. Leo J. Baxter, Major General, US Army (Ret.)
  3. Stanley A. Sieg, Brigadier General, US Air Force (Ret.)
  4. Donald J. Wetekam, Lieutenant General, US Air Force (Ret.)
  5. P. David Gillett, Jr., Major General, US Air Force (Ret.)
  6. Charlie Dry, NASA, US Army
  7. Ben T. Robinson, Brigadier General, US Air Force (Ret.)
  8. Lance Benham, Captain, US Navy (Ret.)
  9. Tucker McHugh, Commander, US Navy (Ret.)
  10. Jim Wilson, Captain, US Navy
  11. Brian Costello, Captain, US Navy (Ret.)
  12. John Keilty, Captain, US Navy (Ret.)
  13. Charles (Chip) D. Kilburn, Commander, US Navy (Ret.)
  14. Charles “Chuck” DeBellevue, Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.)
  15. Lloyd Hardin, US Marine Corps, (Ret.)
  16. Steven D. Kahne, Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.)
  17. Gene Douglas, Petty Officer 2nd Class, US Navy (FMR)
  18. Harold Dills, Airman 2nd Class, US Air Force (FMR)
  19. Russell A. Smith, M.Ed., Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Ret.)
  20. Scott Ellis, Staff Sergeant, US Air Force (Ret.)
  21. Nate Webb, Airman, US Navy (former
  22. Bernie Pitcher, First Sergeant, US Army (Ret.)
  23. Brian Hackler, Corporal, US Marine Corps
  24. John Collison, US Air Force
  25. Brian Martin, US Marine Corps

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  1. KyleJohnston122, 14 August, 2014

    25 Veterans? Steve Russell has more than 1000+ in support of him. This probably shouldn’t be something you advertise. Veterans aren’t props that you can use to indirectly discredit another veteran who’s running for office. Talk about slimy politics as usual.

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