Tinker Air Force Base Features

Programmed depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:39:00 GMT

With eight buildings, nearly 3,000 workers, and 26 KC-135 Stratotankers, the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the largest squadron in the U.S. Air Force, dedicated to providing programmed depot maintenance and upgrades to all U.S. Air Force KC-135s. Through a tedious process of inspections and upgrades to out-of-date aircraft parts, PDM ensures KC-135s continue the Rapid Global Mobility mission over the next 40 years, allowing the Stratotanker fleet to fly operationally for nearly 100 years before their anticipated retirement.

Lt. Gen. Kirkland takes command of AFSC

Amy Schiess — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:23:52 GMT

Before a crowd of approximately 350 guests and several dignitaries described as a “Logistics Hall of

Pawlikowski tenure marked by effectiveness, Air Force readiness

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:22:48 GMT

It’s the little things that our command does every day that enable the Air Force to be effective,

Col. Abigail Ruscetta takes command of the 76th PMXG

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:21:31 GMT

Col. Abigail Ruscetta accepted the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group’s guidon from Brig. Gen.

Commandant leaves his legacy in the schoolhouse

Jillian Coleman — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:19:39 GMT

Military culture is known to involve moves and changes, trials and tribulations, pride and

Unit sends ‘A-team’ to RIMPAC 2018

Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:17:31 GMT

The 507th Air Refueling Wing from Tinker Air Force Base, sent a team of more than 100 Reserve

Two Tinker AFB officers compete in All-Air Force Sports trials camps

Daisy Grant — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:15:35 GMT

During his second year at the Air Force Academy, a torn ligament in his knee left 2nd Lt. Markez

Children the focus of Eye Health and Safety Month

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:08:40 GMT

Healthy eyesight is essential to learning for children and that’s why Prevent Blindness America has

Immunizations essential to preventing illness

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:07:50 GMT

Most parents and caretakers of school-age children agree that classrooms and kids can sometimes

Tinker families to have opportunity to choose Primary Care Provider

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:42:00 GMT

Soon, and for a limited time only, active duty family members, retirees and their family members

U.S. Airmen partner with Australian Air Force

Daisy Grant — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:11:00 GMT

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force 2 Squadron of the 42 Wing visited Tinker Air Force Base

Col. Robert Henderson takes command of the 635th SCOW

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:08:47 GMT

Col. Robert Henderson assumed command of the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing from Col. David

The 65th Korean War Veteran Armistice Day July 27

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:06:13 GMT

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Bartoli takes command of the 552nd ACG

Ron Mullan — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:05:20 GMT

Col. John Bartoli succeeded Col. Dominic Setka as commander of the 552nd Air Control Group during a

Conine takes command of the 552nd OG

Ron Mullan — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:03:24 GMT

Col. Rich Land relinquished command of the 552nd Operations Group to Col. Joshua Conine in a change

Leadership Gold training held for 72nd ABW Civilians

Daisy Grant — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:00:05 GMT

The inaugural training of the Dr. John C. Maxwell Leadership Gold Series took place at Tinker Air

Tinker employee wins Air Force cybersecurity contest

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:58:03 GMT

Tinker Air Force Base Composite Fabricator Sally Van der Veer has won this year’s Air Force

The Air Force announced Robins Air Force Base will host the initial elements of the Advanced Battle Management System, a capability which will fuse global air and space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information. “We must adapt our capability to survive in the changed threat environm

Micah Garbarino — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:56:03 GMT

Inside a simple-looking building just off of Hill Air Force Base’s flight line, Airmen are tinkering

Around the Air Force Sustainment Center: “Can you hear me now?”

Jonathan Bell — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:53:40 GMT

The Air Force announced Robins Air Force Base will host the initial elements of the Advanced Battle

Air Force extends parental leave

Kevan Goff-Parker — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:52:48 GMT

As a new father of twins, 552nd Operational Support Squadron’s Capt. Jeremy Perry was already a