DOD Issues Flexible Instructions on Response to Coronavirus

The Defense Department has issued instructions to the armed services and department heads on how to respond to the implications of the growing coronavirus outbreak.

War Wagon rates emergency readiness

Airmen and first response personnel had their disaster preparedness tested Feb. 17-21 with a tabletop tornado drill and an on-scene active shooter scenario as part of War Wagon exercises at Tinker Air Force Base.The first exercise focused on response in the event of a tornado hitting the

Turning action into outrage for teen dating violence

Consent matters.That was the message at the heart of the Tinker Air Force Base Youth Center and Family Advocacy’s educational event held Feb. 19 in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month has been observed nationally for

USAFA cadets explore AWACS mission during 552 ACW visit

Twenty-three cadets from the U.S Air Force Academy caught a glimpse of the operational Air Force during their visit to Tinker Air Force Base and the 552nd Air Control Wing, Feb. 27 to March 1.Members of the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron hosted the event, which included tours of wing

Tracking a storm with Tinker’s Weather Flight

With cutting edge technology and the highest weather prediction accuracy rate within Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight plays a vital role in protecting Tinker’s assets and personnel during Oklahoma’s severe weather.But this wasn’t

Tinker Celebrates New Chief Master Sergeants

Tinker air show officials offering base to assist with 2021 logo

Tinker air show officials are seeking input from base personnel on a new logo as a re-branding effort begins for the Tinker Air and Space Show in June 2021.This opportunity gives the chance base personnel to be a part of history. Creative ideas and elements to be incorporated into the air show logo

Lockdown Lifted at Tinker Air Force Base

 Tinker Air Force Base is currently “all clear” after the base went on lockdown Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at approximately 2:49 p.m. The “all clear” was given at approximately 3:05 p.m. Tinker leadership initiated the lockdown following a report of a brandished firearm on the installation.   Security

Oklahoma commanders collaborate for state change

Military commanders across Oklahoma are using their collective voice to encourage positive change in support of military installations and their populations.  Air Force and Navy senior leaders from Tinker, Altus and Vance Air Force Bases, as well as the Oklahoma National Guard, convened at Altus

Resident involvement is key to housing progress

The first quarterly town hall of the year was held on Feb. 6 in the Tinker Air Force Base auditorium to provide updates on the repair process for base housing and discuss the addition of a residents’ advocate position.The town hall was led by 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Paul Filcek and