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Jan. 5, 2018
Gott Gate closes Jan. 12, Pegasus Gate opens Jan. 16

A new gate will bring changes to Tinker Air Force Base when it opens Jan. 16. New stop signs have been installed on Perimeter Road, which will initiate a new flow of traffic. Inbound gate traffic will have the right-of-way, making what is currently thru-traffic, stop. These changes come as a result
Jan. 5, 2018
Medically ready to be mission ready

From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Dec. 27, 2017
Citizen Airman provides critical aid following wreck

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- An off-duty Reserve Citizen Airman with the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here provided lifesaving assistance to a motorcyclist who suffered critical injuries following a vehicle accident in Norman, Oklahoma, Nov. 2, 2017.
Dec. 27, 2017
Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Dec. 22, 2017
AFSC commander sends holiday message to Airmen

Happy Holidays!Fellow Airmen, As 2017 draws to a close, the holiday season offers us a time for reflection and celebration. As we look back over the last twelve months, you should be enormously proud of your accomplishments. Together, as one team, you produced 692 aircraft, 416 engines, over
Dec. 21, 2017
Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 20, 2017
Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1)

This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves.Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a
Dec. 20, 2017
Reservists support LAIRCM testing at Eglin AFB

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here returned Dec. 4, 2017, from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, following testing of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system recently installed on the aircraft.
Dec. 19, 2017
Take Command: Increases to TRICARE Pharmacy copayments coming Feb. 1, 2018

On Feb 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.
Dec. 19, 2017
Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the

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