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  • Inaugural ‘Wing It Together’ resiliency event brings base together

    Cold temperatures and brisk winds didn’t stop hundreds from attending the first inaugural ‘Wing It Together Resiliency and Sports Day’ event at Tinker Air Force Base Oct. 27. The event is aimed to build resiliency and focus on it’s four pillars which include mental, physical, social and spiritual.

  • Cybersecurity – Every Airman, Every Guardian – Mission Possible!

    Don’t let cyber ghosts and goblins scare you this month. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and The Department of Air Force overall theme for this year is “Cybersecurity – Every Airman, Every Guardian – Mission Possible!” Every October, the Air Force highlights the importance of

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: CMSAF JoAnne Bass and CMSgt. John Alsvig

    CMSAF JoAnne Bass, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and CMSgt. John Alsvig, Air Force First Sergeant Special Duty Manager join us to discuss their recent visit to Tinker. CMSAF Bass discusses the incredibly diverse Team Tinker missions, the Force of the Future and her visit to speak to a

  • Tinker AFB observes Fire Prevention Week

    The Tinker Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services observed the 101st annual Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2023, helping to educate Airmen, children and families about how to stay safe in case of a fire. Fire Prevention Week takes place each year during the week of Oct. 9th in accordance

  • Tinker’s STEM Explorer Post 256 relaunched after 5 years

    The STEM Explorer Post Network relaunched Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Post 256, aiming to educate and mentor youth aged 14-20 in STEM, with an open house on Sep. 19 at Rose State Community Learning Center in Midwest City, OK.

  • Sustainment Center mourns loss of former commander

    The Air Force Sustainment Center family is mourning the loss of retired Lt. Gen. Donald E. “Gene” Kirkland, who died Oct. 5 in Oklahoma City.Kirkland was the third commander of AFSC, which is headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. He served in the role from 2018 until his retirement from the

  • 7th BW rolls out first BEAST-modified B-1B

    The 7th Bomb Wing’s first B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team modified B-1B Lancer took its first flight September 8, 2023, from Dyess AFB marking a new era of lethality for the venerable aircraft. BEAST was designed to shorten fielding of each system, preserve aircraft availability and ensure