Congressman Cole Congratulates Tinker Air Force Base on Environmental Award

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole sent his congratulations to Tinker Air Force Base Pollution Prevention Team for receiving the Secretary of Defense 2004 Environmental Award. Only ten military installations and individuals will receive this award at the ceremony planned for May 4, 2005 at the Pentagon.

"I am very proud of Tinker Air Force base for practicing environmentally friendly policies and taking the necessary precautions to prevent pollution," Congressman Cole said. "Tinker Air Force base has already confirmed its vital role in our nation's military, now they are proving themselves on the environmental front. Oklahomans should be proud of our base for its continued display of excellence."

A panel of expert judges from the government, non-profit and private sectors chose the winners in the following categories: cultural resources management, environmental quality, environmental restoration, natural resources conservation, and pollution prevention.

This award is given by the secretary of defense each year to honor installations, teams and individuals for outstanding environmental management by military and civilian personnel, at both domestic and overseas bases. Detailed information on the secretary's environmental awards can be found at https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/Library/Awards/awards.html

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