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June 6, 2024
Team Tinker participates in humanitarian relief mission to Panama

Airmen at the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron played a major role in delivering humanitarian relief to Panama utilizing the Air Force’s largest airframe. Following the arrival of a C-5M Super Galaxy at Tinker Air Force Base May 31, 2024, 72nd LRS assisted airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing in
June 6, 2024
New leader takes helm of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 6 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, oversaw the ceremony where Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Smith took charge of
May 29, 2024
Security Forces, Public Affairs among winners at 2024 Tinker Spark Tank Competition

$30,000 in Spark Tank Innovation funds were awarded to two entities of the 72nd Air Base Wing at Tinker Air Force Base May 14, 2024. Spark Tank is an annual competition where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to 72nd Air Base Wing leadership. Ideas must be aimed at creating transformative opportunities
May 28, 2024
Tinker Air Force Base sets the stage for advanced military readiness and community integration

Tinker Air Force Base hosted its inaugural State of the Base event on April 30 at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma, discussing future military innovations and community partnerships. The event provided community stakeholders with the latest updates and opportunities to ask
May 21, 2024
Tinker Call of Duty Gaming Team secures second place at Eastern Regional Esports Invitational

The Tinker Air Force Base “Call of Duty” gaming team won second place at the Department of Defense Eastern Regional Esports Invitational hosted at Keesler AFB May 3-4. The EREI event included the eastern regional qualifiers, with the top eight teams competing live for the title of EREI Champion. The
May 20, 2024
AFMC Commander visits Tinker to get updates on key missions

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base, May 15, for an immersion tour of the Air Force Sustainment Center and to get updates on the base’s numerous strategic missions. Richardson and Chief Master Sgt. James "Bill" E. Fitch II, AFMC command
May 20, 2024
Police Week celebrated, honored at Tinker AFB

The 72nd Security Forces Squadron held various events here from May 10 through May 17, 2024, to honor and celebrate National Police Week. The annual observance dates to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which
May 16, 2024
Tinker Talks Podcast: Lt. Col. Matt Stillman, 72nd Security Forces Squadron

In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Lt. Col. Matthew Stillman, 72nd Security Forces Squadron commander, discusses more about the contribution of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron to Team Tinker, police week and improvements made to gate entry across the installation.
May 15, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Tinker Air Base recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 throughout the month of May. MHAM is an annual themed event which builds awareness and educates the public on various mental health issues including access to care whether it be clinical or outside the clinical environment. The purpose is
May 15, 2024
Tinker base housing a hidden gem

Tinker Air Force Base homes ensure families living on base enjoy high quality living standards through a combination of strategic partnerships and robust base services. Living on base offers multiple advantages, including enhanced security, convenience, and a strong sense of community. Families

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