April 2, 2019 Drive Every Reserve Citizen Airman has a unique story for how or why they started their Air Force careers, but in the case of Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, it was the desire to own a car.
April 2, 2019 Tinker Airman found safe in MN Senior Airman Scott Young, a member of the of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, was found safe at 10 p.m. last night in Minnesota.Senior Airman Young was reported as AWOL or “Absent Without Leave”, from his unit on March 27 as base officials began to locate the
April 1, 2019 Canadian Detachment Celebrates 40 Years at Tinker AFB The Canadian Detachment celebrates the 40th anniversary of its arrival at Tinker Air Force Base on April 1. The event is a shining example of partnership success.Forty-two members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who comprise the Canadian Detachment, are embedded with seven squadrons of the 552nd
March 31, 2019 552nd ACW Fuel Systems Creates New Tool in 12 Hours TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – “What’s the game plan,” said the Accessories Flight Chief. “Well Sir, I do not think you are going to like it… we are going to have to do something that has never been done before,” replied Tech. Sgt. Marquis Gaines.This was the conversation that led to the creation of
March 31, 2019 Tinker Airman AWOL as base officials seek answers to locate member A member of the of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, has been reported as AWOL or “Absent Without Leave”, from his unit, as of March 27. The missing member, Senior Airman Scott Young, was last seen in Oklahoma City on March 26. The Tinker Air Force Base Office of
March 26, 2019 Program works on first impressions A new program at Tinker Air Force Base is working to connect new Airmen to the greater Oklahoma City community. The partnership answers the FAQ: What is there to do downtown and how can I learn about it?
March 25, 2019 Medal of Honor presented to Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s family WASHINGTON — On what would have been their 26th wedding anniversary, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, Valerie Nessel, accepted his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the White House Aug. 22.“We are gathered together this afternoon to pay tribute to a fallen warrior, a
March 15, 2019 Military leaders pledge ‘Tenant Bill of Rights,’ other reforms to address substandard military housing The civilian and military leaders of the Air Force, Navy and Army attempted March 8 to convince skeptical senators that they are working aggressively – and effectively – to correct poorly maintained military housing that has left some homes coated in mold, infested with rodents and with other
March 13, 2019 Tinker’s unsung heroes Tinker Air Force Base wouldn’t be complete without its team of highly trained military working dogs who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of the 40,000 people that work and live here.
March 8, 2019 2018 552nd ACW Annual Award Winners Announced Col. Geoffrey Weiss, 552nd ACW commander, hosted the banquet at the Tinker Event Center beginning with a medallion ceremony for those who were nominated, followed directly by the award ceremony.The annual awards ceremony recognizes individuals who made outstanding contributions to the wing’s mission