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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Charles L. Thompson Jr. |
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Hulbert, Oklahoma , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
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| Info | Dr. Charles Thompson attended school at Fort Gibson where he was active in the band, played football, wrestled and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. While those programs taught him discipline, his work ethic developed at home working on the family farm where hauling hay and cutting firewood was the family’s main source of income.
Following high school he worked a few months as a diesel mechanic before joining the Army. His first duty assignment after his initial training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, was the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea. By the age of 20 Charles was promoted to Corporal and served as a Scout Team Leader. This was the start of 23 years of selfless service in leadership positions.
During his military career he served as a Scout Team Leader, an Infantry Squad Leader, a Senior Drill Sergeant and a Detachment Commander. One of the highlights of his military career was serving in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard... The Army’s Official Ceremonial Unit and Escort to the President. His position within The Old Guard exposed him to many facets of Washington, D.C. Charles started his Army career as a Private, worked his way to Sergeant First Class, received a direct commission and retired as a Major. He is also the recipient of a number of military honors to include four Army Achievement Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He also earned the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge and the Drill Sergeant Badge for which he was the Honor Graduate.
As a graduate of Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Thompson spent 5 years in private clinical practice working as a relief veterinarian and small business owner. As a business owner, Charles successfully operated a mixed animal veterinary hospital before being called to active duty by the U.S. Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Thompson’s clinical experience includes both small and large animal medicine and surgery with a particular interest in equine dentistry. Charles has spent the last three years working for a major, veterinary pharmaceutical company serving as a technical product and subject matter expert. This experience has provided him with valuable insight into the corporate environment. He is currently a member of the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Corporate and Public Practice Veterinarians.
Charles and Aprill have been married for nearly 20 years and have three children. Their daughter is attending college at Northeastern State University at Tahlequah and their sons go to Hulbert Public Schools where Charles also serves as a school board member. Charles and his family have attended Calvary Church of Tahlequah for over 9 years where he has held many positions within the church. Since 2004, Charles has taught the Discovery Rangers, a discipleship program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade boys.
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