September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Team Tinker is emphasizing the importance of community, connection, and support in protecting the health and well-being of every Airman, civilian and family member.Suicide was responsible for more than 49,000 deaths in 2023 – about one death every 11
Staff Sgt. Joe McWatt of the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron set a new benchmark for excellence Aug. 2, 2025, when he broke the base plank record during an Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. McWatt, noncommissioned officer in charge of the squadron’s water and fuels systems maintenance section,
The 72nd Air Base Wing tested its deployment capabilities from August 12-21 during Exercise WAR WAGON 25-04. Read on for more exercise insights.
A Culture of Care: Suicide Prevention Month at Tinker
507th ARW Airman Breaks Base Plank Record
Exercise WAR WAGON 25-04 wrap up
AFMC leadership visits Tinker
SCW-1 Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Powering Readiness: Tinker and the Primes celebrates 20 Years of partnerships
Forging the Fight Together: Synchronizing Joint Operations in Bamboo Eagle 25-3
Second Quarter Award Winners
City of Moore honors 507th ARW
507th ARW Chaplain Receives Air Force Reserve Command Award for Excellence
(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.
Join us in celebrating the furry family members at the Tinker Air Force Bases Pet Pawty!
When: Saturday, September 13th
Where: ALS Soccer Field
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Many fun and exciting things for all members of the family to participate in!
Think your pet does it best? Enter your four-legged friend into one of the contests for your chance to win a cash prize of $150!
Deadline to sign up for the contest is Friday, September 12th at 12:00 PM
*Must be a DoD ID card holder with base access to Tinker. Participants must be present to win*
'BEAR Base' Unveils Innovative Wargame to Enhance War Reserve Materiel Readiness
RAF Lakenheath Airmen gain depot-level maintenance experience at Robins AFB
Hemphill takes helm as new Robins AFB commander during change of command
Dylan’s aviation dream takes off at Hill AFB with help from Make-A-Wish Utah
Air Force Sustainment Center Launches Career Compass to Boost Civilian Career Growth
Acquisition Instructor Course names Course 26A selectees
Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing
Autonomy Proving Ground advances with first alternative navigation flight
IMA program keeps Airmen serving
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: DLE Lessons Learned, X-37B Lifts Off, Guardian Uniform Guidance
Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances
Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise
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