Tinker Air Force Base News

Tinker leaders outline future mission, workforce needs at AERO Oklahoma

Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway Jones — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Leaders from Tinker Air Force Base engaged Oklahoma lawmakers, aerospace representatives, students and community members across multiple events at the State Capitol April 1, 2026, during Aviation and Aerospace Day, highlighting the role of the state’s aerospace industry and its impact on national defense.

AFMC honors top performers at 2025 Annual Excellence Awards

Brian Dietrick — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:14:00 GMT

The AFMC Annual Excellence Awards recognize top military and civilian performers across the enterprise for leadership, teamwork, and mission success.

Tinker Celebrates Month of the Military Child

Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:52:54 GMT

Col. Cisco Harris, Tinker Air Force Base installation commander and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Gradel, 72nd Air Base Wing command chief, signed proclamations for the Month of the Military Child at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 1, 2026. The kick-off featured face painting, caricature portraits, a candy bar and dancing. The Month of the Military Child pays tribute to military children for their commitment sacrifices, and unconditional support of our service members.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:37:34 GMT

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and Tinker Air Force Base is committed to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering a culture of dignity and respect. This month serves as a focused time for the Tinker community to reinforce its commitment to eliminating sexual assault. While April is recognized as SAAPM, the effort to combat sexual assault is a year-round commitment.

Tinker hosts Oklahoma Installation Commanders’ Summit

Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Commanders from nine military installations and civic leaders across Oklahoma met at Tinker Air Force Base March 25, 2026, for the annual Oklahoma Installation Commanders’ Summit.

Team Tinker brings families of deployed together for community dinner

Paul Shirk — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:09:07 GMT

Families of servicemembers deployed around the world came together for a night of fellowship at Tinker Air Force Base March 11. Families enjoyed a catered meal served by leadership from across the base.

Tinker installation commander honors base namesake’s legacy

Paul Shirk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:29:57 GMT

The Tinker Air Force Base Installation Commander took a moment to honor the heritage of the base’s namesake, meeting with descendants of Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker. Col. Cisco Harris met with Isabel and Pepper Ramsey and their mother, Pamm, at the Charles B. Hall Air Park to reflect on Tinker’s history, contribution to the nation and talk about the importance of service. Isabel and Pepper Ramsey are the great-great-great nieces of Tinker.

Tinker celebrates graduates of Airman Leadership School

Paul Shirk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:48:11 GMT

Thirty two Airmen graduated from the Tinker Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony held here March 19, 2026. ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for positions of greater responsibility by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and manage junior airmen as first line supervisors.

Safe and Sound: Collectively being vigilant about safety on Tinker Air Force Base

Breonna Summers — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:00 GMT

Avoiding the point of no return, it is critical for all base personnel to be aware of the traffic regulations and the serious consequences of driving and parking violations. Security Forces and parking wardens will issue citations for a range of infractions, including speeding, driving without a valid driver's license or vehicle registration, driving without a seatbelt, driving without insurance and crossing double lines.

Prepare for the unknown as severe weather season arrives

Paul Shirk — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:36:52 GMT

As winter weather makes way for spring, it’s a good idea for members of the Tinker community to make sure they’re prepared for severe weather and disasters, should they strike. Tornadoes, thunderstorms, high wind, even unscheduled power outages, can turn someone’s life upside down but taking preparatory steps now can make all the difference.

Tinker welcomes new honorary commanders

Mark Hybers — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:25:55 GMT

The Tinker Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program welcomed its 2026 class with a brief ceremony Feb. 20. The program, led by Col. Cisco Harris, 72nd Air Base Wing and installation commander, aims to build and maintain strong relationships between the base and the surrounding community. The Honorary Commander Program offers a unique opportunity for community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the mission and operations of the Air Force.

Tinker AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program

Airman 1st Class Callaway Jones — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:08:00 GMT

Effective immediately, the 72nd Air Base Wing has suspended the Trusted Traveler program for Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., at the discretion of the installation commander.

72nd ABW recognizes top performers at annual awards

Paul Shirk — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:42:00 GMT

The 72nd Air Base Wing recognized its top performers at its annual awards ceremony Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

A F.R.E.S.H. start to your heart health with Tinker Air Force Base fitness centers

Breonna Summers — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:58:00 GMT

February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to the awareness on the importance of prioritizing cardiovascular health through regular exercise. All gyms on Tinker Air Force Base have 24/7 gym access and many different fitness opportunities for gym-goers. A balanced combination of aerobic workouts, strength training and flexibility exercises can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, contributing to a longer and healthier life.

OC-ALC honors top performers at annual awards ceremony

Courtney Landsberger — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:47:45 GMT

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex leaders recognized top performers during the annual OC-ALC awards ceremony, celebrating Airmen, civilians and teams whose work directly supports readiness across the Air Force enterprise.

New Tinker electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience

Paul Shirk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:15:54 GMT

Oklahoma Congressional representatives along with leaders from Tinker Air Force Base and Oklahoma Gas & Electric celebrated the opening of an electrical peaking plant in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held here Feb. 19, 2026. The plant is designed to generate up to 96 megawatts, enough to power 34,000 homes during normal operation. It features two natural gas-fired combustion turbine units that, when necessary, can provide islanding capability to support Tinker’s AFB’s numerous no-fail missions. In addition to supporting critical infrastructure on base, the OG&E Tinker Power Plant strengthens overall electrical grid performance and stability for electrical customers both on base and in the community. It can be brought online quickly to meet peak demand and respond to real-time system needs.

Tinker volleyball team goes to championships

Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Tinker Volleyball is in San Antonio to compete for the title of CONUS Champs.

Tinker celebrates graduates of Airman Leadership School

Paul Shirk — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:38:43 GMT

Forty-Eight Airmen graduated from the Tinker Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony held here Feb. 6, 2026. ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for positions of greater responsibility by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and manage junior airmen as first line supervisors.

Commentary: Give Airmen and Sailors a ride

Col. Cisco Harris — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:03:00 GMT

The "Stronger Together Carpool" program, also known as the "Give Airmen a Ride" program, provides a structured way for personnel with available transportation to assist fellow service members who need a ride.

Connected to Win: Bamboo Eagle Strengthens Allied Decision-Making

Deb Henley, 505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, commenced this week to test the very nervous system of joint and coalition airpower. The exercise is designed to stress the people, processes, and technology that link commanders to their forces, ensuring that thousands of service members can operate as a single, cohesive team while geographically dispersed and under threat.