Vietnam War-era veterans took part in an orientation flight aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 507th Air Refueling Wing refueling F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 301st Fighter Wing, May 16, 2025. The veterans are all former prisoners of war.
As the Air Force observes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex highlights how digital innovation and process improvements contribute to a more resilient and mentally-healthy team. At the OC-ALC, modernization transcends technological upgrades; it’s also about
At the 2025 Tinker State of the Base event, Col. Matthew Ghormley, commander of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, joined fellow Tinker leaders to highlight the Air Force Reserve Command’s enduring commitment to readiness, resilience and relevance within a rapidly evolving national defense landscape.
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(Gates are listed in clockwise order beginning with Visitor Center/Tinker Gate, see map above)
Visitor Center (Pass & ID) (I-40 & S. Air Depot Blvd.) M-F: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Personnel needing visitor passes on weekends can obtain them at the gates CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 405-734-5191
Tinker Gate ( I-40 & S. Air Depot Blvd.) Open 24/7
Eaker Gate (I-40 & Town Center Dr.) M-F: 5:30-8 a.m.
Hope Gate (SE 59th St.) M-F: 5 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Hruskocy Gate (I-40 & Industrial Blvd.) Open 24/7
Lancer Gate (S. Douglas Blvd., North of SE. 44th St.) M-F: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Liberator Gate (S. Douglas Blvd. & SE 44th St.) M-F: 5:30-8:30 a.m., 2-4 p.m.
Logistics Access Point (S. Douglas Blvd. & SE 59th St.) (EXIT ONLY) M-F: 2-4 p.m.
Piazza Gate (S Midwest Blvd. & SE 74th St.) M-F: 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Truck Gate (S Air Depot Blvd. & SE 59th St.) (COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC ONLY) M-F: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 405-739-4367 (4378) CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Gott Gate (S Air Depot Blvd. & SE 59th St.) Open 24/7
Patriot Gate (McNarney Ave. & SE 44th St.) (PEDESTRIANS ONLY) M-F: 8:25-9:15 a.m., 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Vance Gate (S Sooner Rd. & Doolittle Ave.) M-F: 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
There will be an AF Promotion Board briefing held on Tuesday 25 March, at both 0800 and 1700hrs, at the Tinker Event Center (TEC); open to Team Tinker.
This briefing will be provided by two awesome leaders who recently returned from the 25E8 board, Col Clouse/72 MSG/CC and CMSgt Maldonado/349 RCS/SEL.
Primary target audience(s):
- TSgts and above wishing to improve understanding of the board process.
- Commanders, SELs, leaders, etc. who impact subordinates’ records reviewed/scored via the formal board process.
Who – Team Tinker TSgts and above, and leadership teams overseeing members meeting these boards
What – SNCO Promotion Board Briefing (official slides), open Q&A, audience discussion
When – Tuesday 25 March, 0800 and 1700hrs
Where – TEC Ballroom
Why – Individuals and their leaders gain better awareness of the process; discuss how boards may perceive records WRT articulation of actions/impacts, HLR comments, decoration citations, etc.
Awesome opportunity to hear directly from both an O6 and Chief at the same time!
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