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Originally Posted by SoonerDave
Did anyone hear that those same Tinker leaders said it would take "considerable" monies to revamp the plant into something usable, whatever that might be? There's a stairstep implicit here - first, you have to identify the work; then you have to decide if the plant is adequate for it, then you have to assess the cost of retooling it, then you solicit funding for it. That's a loooong way from the "thousands of jobs" the "friends" of Tinker promised.
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Yes and those same Tinker officials have publicly committed $100million towards the necessary up grades to the plant in Federal money.
Further there are numerous old buildings currently on Tinker that will be shut down and torn down and the work moved to the facility.
Third, I believe I mentioned this had the endorsement of the Secretary of the Air Force. I DONT believe the Generals and commanders of TINKER would have came out for this without the approval from on high.
Further the Air Force is working towards private sector tenents for the unused portion of the building.
Further General Reno has also went through BRAC closures. And he has publicaly stated the He is NOT worried about another BRac Attack.
Further I would rather believe a current active two star general rather than a retired general that has been removed from several different positions because of his mouth.
Further there were numerous public breifings given which included Tinker officials who supported this acquistion.
Further Bob Conners a retired SES'er from tinker who was the former ALC commander
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Robert J. Conner, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. He is responsible for the 72nd Air Base Wing, as well as the center's Combat Sustainment, Aircraft Sustainment and Maintenance wings.
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Further, who ya gonna believe..................I chose who I would believe based on the information presented and based on personal knowledge of the truthful nature of the person involved.
Further when the move occurs and the jobs are relocated I will be sure to re-resurect this thread to show you .....you were wrong............maybe.
Time and only time will tell..........
