Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) on Thursday met with the Deputy Secretary of the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA), Sloan Gibson, to get an update on the VA’s investigation into quality of care and management issues at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The hospital’s chief of staff, Dr. Thomas Schneider, has been transferred to a VA outpatient clinic in Tulsa pending the conclusion of the investigation. Gibson will return to the Muskogee hospital for another oversight visit wit... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) has announced the schedule for his 2016 Veteran Information Days events. The two events will be held on March 24, 2016, in Sallisaw and Durant. Mullin holds his annual Veteran Information Days to give veterans and their families the opportunity to learn more about the resources that are available to them. There is no registration required to attend the events. Representatives from veterans service groups and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will b... Read more

It was recently discovered that a suicide hotline operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sent crisis calls from some veterans to voicemail. This is unacceptable and shameful. Our veterans, our nation’s heroes, deserve better. After the discovery was made, the VA assured Congress it was taking steps to fix the problem. We have been told that the department is updating its technology and hiring more staff, so all calls will be answered during peak times. I want all veterans in Oklahom... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) hosted an event at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday to discuss state and federal government responses to the increasing number of suicides committed by veterans. Mullin hosted the event with special guests State Senator Frank Simpson (District 14) and State Representative Dustin Roberts (District 21). “We owe no greater debt than to the men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. When our veterans signed up for service, they... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) and Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe are asking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expedite efforts to establish a veterans’ medical clinic in McCurtain County. On Dec. 11, 2015, Mullin and Inhofe sent a letter to the director of the VA Rocky Mountain Network, the Department’s service network in charge of Oklahoma, asking him to ensure the VA’s contracting office expedites its work on the southeast Oklahoma clinic so the project can finally be se... Read more

This past week, on Veterans Day, I had the honor of presenting Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and other medals and commendations to two different U.S. Army veterans. In both cases, the soldiers never received the medals they earned during their wartime service – something that our team is finding to be somewhat common during World War II and the Vietnam era. My office is always happy to help veterans, from any branch of service, who earned medals during their time in service but for some reason n... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) presented Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and other medals and commendations to two different U.S. Army veterans on Veterans Day. In both cases, the soldiers had never received the medals they earned during their wartime service – something Mullin said is somewhat common during World War II and the Vietnam era. At a ceremony in Okmulgee, a Bronze Star was given to 1st Sergeant Amos Starr, a Vietnam veteran. Later that afternoon, Mullin posthumously presented the... Read more

2015 Veterans Day Events Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) will participate in the following events on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015: Okmulgee High School Veterans Day Program Congressman Mullin will speak at the school’s Veterans Day program 9:45 -10:45 a.m. Okmulgee High School, Clell Warriner Auditorium, 415 W. 3rd St., Okmulgee, OK Bronze Star Presentation & Veterans Day Program Congressman Mullin will present the Bronze Star to Vietnam Veteran Amos Starr 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OSU Institute ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) reminded veterans that they should not have to pay or be asked to pay any person or group to help with casework involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Veterans do not have to pay anyone to handle casework on their behalf,” Mullin emphasized. “My congressional office helps veterans every single day at absolutely no cost. Aside from legal casework, there is no reason for a veteran to pay for a case involving their benefits, records or any othe... Read more

Oklahoma is a special place because so many of our sons and daughters answer the call to serve our country and our state. They are willing to be part of something greater than themselves. And when an Oklahoman makes that commitment, it is not just that soldier, airman, sailor or marine who is answering the call to serve – it is their entire family. November is Military Family Appreciation Month. It is a time when we appreciate those who are standing beside the service member, supporting them and... Read more