OADII Leadership and staff participated in “AERO Oklahoma” Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 30, 2022.
As AEROAmbassadors for the event, Lt Gen (ret) Gene Kirkland and Lt Gen (ret) Don Wetekam lead group tours and visits with state legislators. OADII staff along with Shad Satterthwaite, Director of the OU Executive Business Programs, Aerospace and Defense and Natalie Fix, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for the GeoCarb Mission Office shared a booth and provided information regarding their respective OU programs with visitors consisting of military, industry, collegiate and K-12 students, and state government members.
According to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, AERO Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Advocacy day is meant to recognize Oklahoma's aviation, aerospace and defense organizations as a vital part of the state's economy and provide a greater understanding of the impact aviation has on the lives of Oklahoma's citizens. Over 40 aerospace and defense companies were represented during the event.
More information about Aero Oklahoma Day can be found here.
(L-R) Ret. Lt Gen Don Wetekam, Cliff Wojtalewicz and OADII Director Ret. Lt Gen Gene Kirkland
OADII Operations Manager, Cliff Wojtalewicz and Shad Satterthwaite, Director of the OU Executive Business Programs, Aerospace and Defense
WWII pilot's jacket on display from the Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Colonel Hall Sebren speaking to attendees
