DoD Leadership Testimonials

Enhancing the skills of and encouraging the future generation of leaders through programs such as DoD STARBASE are critical for the future success of our state and nation. By increasing interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics...

I enthusiastically support the Department of Defense STARBASE program. Over the past ten years, STARBASE Swamp Fox has grown tremendously and now reaches over 1,100 students per year, from twenty-one schools and nine school districts. STARBASE...

"As a youth, I was fortunate enough to grow up in Huntsville, Alabama where my dad worked on the Saturn V." As a youth, I was fortunate enough to grow up in Huntsville, Alabama where my dad worked on the Saturn V. In 5th grade, because I was good...

Our Oklahoma National Guard relies on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for careers both on the ground and in the air. Success is achieved through the technical expertise and proficiency of our Soldiers and Airmen. This path...

If you’re not familiar with Tinker Air Force Base’s relationship with DoD STARBASE, then I am excited to tell you about it. DoD STARBASE is an initiative to develop STEM knowledge, skills and interest in youth. DoD STARBASE uses hands-on learning...

The future of our nation’s security and economy depends on our military strength and the education of our youth in STEM career fields to fill critical civilian and military positions. The need for specialized, technical workers in our country...

As part of our ongoing commitment to Soldiers and Families, we have long enjoyed a partnership with DoD STARBASE Oklahoma. In fact, we opened our first classroom on Fort Sill in Fiscal Year 2009. The intent to offer DoD STARBASE under our Family...