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OK SCR30
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Expresses Oklahoma Legislature's full support for the 138th Fighter Wing's acquisition of the F-35 Lightning aircraft to replace the current F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet.
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Acknowledges the Oklahoma Air National Guard's extensive service history dating to 1941, including deployments to Operations Provide Comfort, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Enduring Freedom.
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Highlights the 138th Fighter Wing's continuous Air Combat Alert mission providing 24/7 defense of the nation's southern border since February 2008.
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Projects the F-35 acquisition will generate over 1,100 well-paying jobs with a sustained annual payroll exceeding $80 million for the next 50-60 years in Tulsa and Oklahoma.
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Directs distribution of the resolution to Oklahoma National Guard Major General Robbie L. Asher, Adjutant General.
Legislative Description
Concurrent Resolution; supporting the efforts of the Oklahoma National Guard and all of the Citizen Airmen of the 138th Fighter Wing in their pursuit of the F-35 mission at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State
5/22/2015