U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, representing Oklahoma and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on December 17, 2025. The legislation includes significant funding for Oklahoma’s military installations, totaling $670.3 million.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to represent Oklahoma and the many world-class military installations we have in our state. While serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee, I’m grateful to be able to fight for our bases and the future of Oklahoma’s defense capabilities. Oklahoma is vital to maintaining our military’s readiness and lethality,” said Senator Mullin. “The NDAA is a monumental step towards reforming the Pentagon and ensuring our servicemembers have the technology and weapons they need to face tomorrow’s challenges head-on. I’m proud the Senate pushed it across the finish line.”
Among the allocations, Tinker Air Force Base will receive authorization for $497 million for property acquisition and base construction, with an additional $30 million extending previously authorized projects from fiscal year 2023. The legislation also authorizes $79 million for hangar construction, a childhood development center, and a squadron operations center at Tinker.
The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is set to receive $55 million for its ammunition demolition shop.
Senator Mullin has a history of advocating for issues important to Oklahomans such as small businesses, rural development, agriculture, energy policies, education, veterans’ affairs, and tribal matters. More about his background as a lifelong Oklahoman—growing up on his family ranch in Westville—and his work prior to entering politics can be found on his official website. Before joining the Senate in January 2023 after ten years in the U.S. House of Representatives (source), Mullin was known as a business owner who expanded Mullin Plumbing into one of the region’s largest service companies (source).
He currently serves on several key committees including Armed Services; Appropriations; Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; and Indian Affairs (source). His legislative priorities reflect ongoing efforts in supporting both military infrastructure and broader state interests (source).
