For decades, the E-3 Sentry aircraft (AWACS) stationed at Tinker Air Force Base has helped position Oklahoma as a cornerstone of the nation’s airborne surveillance and command operations while supporting thousands of aerospace and defense jobs across the state.
Oklahoma continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defense infrastructure, ranking among the top states for military presence.
Federal, state and local leaders gathered March 11 to mark the completion of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange at Interstate 40 and Douglas Boulevard, a major transportation investment aimed at improving mobility and supporting continued economic growth in eastern Oklahoma County.
A newly completed power generation facility near Tinker Air Force Base helps support long-term job growth by strengthening the installation’s ability to carry out mission-critical operations and future aerospace sustainment work.
Nearly 100 megawatts of new, fast-responding power generation capacity have been added near Tinker Air Force Base, strengthening grid reliability for the Oklahoma City region while supporting mission readiness at one of the metro’s largest economic drivers.
