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  • 507th ARW supports Exercise Sentry Aloha

    507th Air Refueling Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen here flew 10 aerial refueling missions in a KC-135R Stratotanker Jan. 10-24, in support of Exercise Sentry Aloha, hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam, Hawaii.

  • Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine

    On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization.

  • Take command: Urgent care now easier to access

    As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.

  • Pegasus Gate opening a success

    On Jan. 16 when Gott Gate closed down for a construction project, the new Pegasus Gate opened up just a quarter mile south on South Air Depot Boulevard.  The Gott Gate construction project is part of an overall $9.7 million four-gate construction project to enhance security on Tinker Air Force Base.

  • Government reopens; Tinker employees to resume duty

    Team Tinker, The government has been officially re-opened.For bargaining unit employees the expectation is that you will return to work 12 hours from notification; for non-bargaining employees the expectation is that they will return to work on their normal duty schedule.  For those working shift

  • Government Shutdown Affects Tinker AFB

    Team Tinker A government shutdown has occurred and will have impacts on Tinker AFB personnel and our operations.  To get the most updated status on the shutdown, employees should visit the OPM website at https://www.opm.gov/.  For our valued civilian and military members of Tinker, all should

  • Airman convicted, sentenced for sexual assault and related offenses

    On Jan. 2, a general court-martial convened at Tinker Air Force Base for a master sergeant assigned to the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron. The prosecution of the sergeant was handled by the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 72nd Air Base Wing. The sergeant was charged with two specifications

  • Maintaining ‘Star’ status: 76th CMXG prepares for recertification

    The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group is the first among the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Organizations to begin recertification for their Voluntary Protection Program “Star” status. Awarded for the first time in 2015 following a successful 2014 audit, the 76th CMXG maintained a high level