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I served for six years in the Air Force Reserves, and I’m always happy to see efforts in support of our military and their families. Earlier this year, during the regular legislative session, we celebrated Oklahoma National Guard and 45th Infantry Day as well as Veteran’s Awareness Day at the Capitol to share our appreciation for those who served, and those currently serving.

We unanimously passed a state income tax exemption on military pensions. We have a large military population in Oklahoma, and I hope this will encourage them to stay in our state as they retire from the military a...