Valley Forge Military College seeks relocation from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma

Commonwealth, a college offering a two-year program for military leadership, is considering relocating from Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma. The institution is facing zoning and eminent domain challenges in Pennsylvania, prompting the search for a new campus location. Oklahoma lawmakers have expressed support for the move, noting its potential benefits to the state.

The college provides a pathway for students to become lieutenants, and supporters in Oklahoma highlighted that the institution could serve as a retention and recruiting tool for the Oklahoma National Guard. The relocation addresses institutional challenges faced by the college in Pennsylvania.