# Oklahoma Explores Relocation of Military College

Senator Kelly Hines of the Oklahoma Senate is actively exploring the opportunity to relocate Valley Forge Military College, a two-year military institution currently based in Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma. This initiative aims to integrate the college into Oklahoma's higher education and military training infrastructure, offering students a debt-free path to earn associate degrees and military commissions. The relocation is positioned to support workforce development, leadership pipelines, and local economic growth within the state. Key stakeholders including the Oklahoma National Guard and the Valley Forge Military Foundation have expressed support, highlighting Oklahoma as a prime candidate for securing the college's long-term future.

- **Why this matters:** This potential relocation represents a significant opportunity for procurement professionals involved in higher education infrastructure, military training programs, and state economic development initiatives.
- Agencies and contractors should anticipate new requirements for facility development, educational program support, and military training services in Oklahoma.
- Organizations specializing in educational infrastructure, military program management, and workforce development may find emerging contract opportunities tied to this initiative.
- Procurement planning should consider coordination with state entities such as the Oklahoma Senate, Oklahoma National Guard, and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to align with evolving program needs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oklahoma Senate
- Oklahoma National Guard
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

### Key Quotes
> We can bring a proven military college model to Oklahoma, give young people a debt-free path to education and military service and develop the next generation of leaders right here at home.
> — Senator Kelly Hines

> Oklahoma is at the top of the list for relocation to secure the long-term future of the college.
> — John English, Chairman

> I can’t think of a reason why we wouldn’t want to bring this to Oklahoma.
> — Major General Thomas Mancino

### Sources
- [Senator Hines Studies Opportunity to Bring Military College to Oklahoma | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-hines-studies-opportunity-bring-military-college-oklahoma?back=/press-releases) - OK
- [Senator Hines Studies Opportunity to Bring Military College to Oklahoma | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-hines-studies-opportunity-bring-military-college-oklahoma?back=/press-releases%3F%253Bpage%3D2%26%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bamp%253Bsafe%3Dactive%26as_qdr%3Dall) - OK
- [Senator Hines Studies Opportunity to Bring Military College to Oklahoma | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-hines-studies-opportunity-bring-military-college-oklahoma?back=/press-releases%3F%253Bpage%3D_0%26page%3D0) - OK