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Senator Stanley Hosts Tinker and the Primes

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Sen. Brenda Stanley and General Stacy Hawkins Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Sen. Brenda Stanley and General Stacy Hawkins
Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, emcees the 2025 Tinker and the Primes Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, emcees the 2025 Tinker and the Primes

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Brenda Stanley, Chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, served as the emcee for the 20th Annual Tinker and the Primes Conference, held this week in Midwest City.

Tinker and the Primes fosters collaboration between Tinker Air Force Base, the aerospace and defense industry, and public sector leaders. The conference serves as a platform for developing strategic partnerships and advancing the future of national defense and aerospace innovation.

“It was an honor to take part in the 20th anniversary of Tinker and the Primes,” Stanley, R-Midwest City, said. “This event highlights the strength of Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense sectors and is an incredible opportunity to showcase the innovation and development happening right here in our community and across our great state.”

While addressing hundreds of attendees across the multi-day event, Stanley emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and partnership among military leaders, industry professionals, and public officials to further strengthen national defense and drive economic growth.

“I remain committed to advancing policies that support our national defense infrastructure, empower our service members, and strengthen Oklahoma’s role in securing our nation’s future,” Stanley added.

For more information on Tinker and the Primes, visit tinkerandtheprimes.com.

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