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  • Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen

    In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19. Airmen who have been non-deployable for more than 12 consecutive months will be notified by their chain of command and evaluated

  • --- Base Operating Status – 20 Feb

    The 72nd Air Base Wing / Installation Commander has announced that the base will be Open for Day Shift (1st Shift) on Feb. 20.Tinker officials will continue to monitor the weather and will notify personnel if the operating status will change.  Please maintain awareness and use caution on roadways

  • --- Base Operating Status (Update) – 19 Feb, 1130

    Effective immediately, the 72nd Air Base Wing / Installation Commander has authorized early dismissal for Day Shift (1st Shift), as well as closing the base for Swing Shift (2nd Shift) and Mid Shift (3rd Shift / Grave) today. For military supervisors, please excuse non-mission essential personnel

  • KC‐46 arrives for combat training

    Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron here, dignitaries and Air Force leaders accepted the new KC‐46A Pegasus during a historic arrival celebration Feb. 8.

  • First KC-46 delivered to Air Force, Tinker designated as maintenance center

    A ceremony introducing the first KC-46A Pegasus delivered to the Air Force was held Jan. 25 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.With a primary function as an aerial refueling and airlift aircraft, the KC-46 will be maintained at the 158-acre maintenance campus being prepared at Tinker Air Force

  • Civilian Developmental Education offers opportunities to learn, grow

    The Air Force Civilian Developmental Education program is a portfolio of courses and training designed to address the developmental needs of the civilian workforce at all levels. Programs help civilians to achieve short or long term goals at a level appropriate to their needs and desired path of

  • KC-135 beam replacement expedited by Tinker units

    The recent discovery and repair of corrosion on a structurally-crucial part in 15 KC-135 Stratotankers, accomplished jointly by several units at Tinker Air Force Base, has increased the safety of the fleet and gained recognition by high-ranking Air Force officials.

  • Air Force accepts KC-46A from Boeing

    The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10. This is a major milestone for the next generation tanker and will allow Airmen to begin operational testing and flight training.The Air Force has identified, and Boeing has agreed to fix at its expense,