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Michael C. Thompson | |
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.jpg) Michael Thompson in 2017 | |
| 21st Adjutant General of Oklahoma | |
| In office November 15, 2017 – November 10, 2021 | |
| Governor | Mary Fallin Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Robbie Asher |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mancino |
| Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety | |
| In office 2011–2017 | |
| Governor | Mary Fallin |
| Preceded by | Kevin Ward |
| Succeeded by | Rusty Rhoades |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Deborah |
| Children | Brandon and Jared |
| Occupation | State Trooper |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Oklahoma |
| Branch/service | Oklahoma Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1983–2022 |
| Rank | Major General |
Michael C. Thompson is a retired United States General Officer and Oklahoma Army National Guard member who served as the 21st Adjutant General of Oklahoma from 2017 to 2021.[1] He was a Major General in the United States Army National Guard [2] and was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet.
Thompson previously served concurrently as the Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security and the Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. In his capacity as Public Safety Commissioner, Thompson also was in charge of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. As Safety and Security secretary, he was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet and was responsible for directing all state public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies.[3]
- ^ "Governor names Adjutant General". NormanTranscript.com. October 19, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "PN532 — Army". Congress.gov. 22 June 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (December 21, 2010). "Gov.-elect Fallin names Michael Thompson as DPS commissioner nominee". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2013.