Source: United States Senator for Oklahoma James Inhofe
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) met with members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber this week in Washington. They discussed current legislative priorities, including secured funding for Tinker Air Force Base in last year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Tinker priorities for this year’s NDAA.
“It’s always an engaging visit when the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber comes to Washington and I was glad to welcome them back this week,” said Inhofe. “We talked about a number of topics that are important to them, including the future of the E-7 Wedgetail at Tinker and secured funding in last year’s NDAA that makes certain the KC-46 and the B-21 missions are funded, keeping Tinker at the center of the Air Force’s global mission. Oklahoma City has proven time and again that they are a premier place to bring your business. Not only that, the community understands the importance of supporting Tinker Air Force Base and I am proud of all of the work we’ve gotten done together throughout my years in Congress. We’re not done yet.”
“Sen. Inhofe’s leadership throughout the years on behalf of Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base has been a game-changer,” said Roy Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “Sen. Inhofe, Oklahoma City, Tinker Air Force Base and our defense industry partners work as a team every day to ensure our Air Force is ready to fly, fight and win. It has been a pleasure to work alongside him and I look forward to continuing that tradition this year.”