Volume 7
March 2020
About OK People, Places, and Accomplishments
Oklahoma Air Force bases provide important role in communities economic development and create civic pride
Oklahoma’s three active U.S. Air Force bases play an important role in training pilots and servicing sophisticated aircraft. But each base also has a special relationship with its home city, which relies on the installations for jobs, development and civic pride.

Like the Air Force, Pankonin views Enid mayoral job ‘as an act of service’
Like thousands of other members of the United States Air Force, George Pankonin spent his 23-year career traveling across the country, including a stop at Vance Air Force Base in Enid through contractor employment and as an education counselor. But when the Minnesota native retired, he chose to return to Enid, a town he had grown to love and would become mayor of in 2019.

In and Around Oklahoma for your spring break travels
Spring break across Oklahoma is set for next week, March 16 – 20. Many parents and families will be looking for activities to enjoy with their kids throughout the week.

The OML Municipal Messenger is a monthly e-newsletter featuring Oklahoma communities, people, and accomplishments. We would love to hear story ideas about your communities. If you have a story idea, please contact Kay Hunt at  kay@oml.org
Visit us online at www.oml.org
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for their continued support