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  • AF declares the F-35A ‘combat ready’

    The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, Aug 2.

  • Okies support Navy during RIMPAC

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM -- U.S. Navy F-18 Hornets receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., while three more jets await refueling as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more

  • Gott, Piazza Gates’ hours changing Aug. 1

    The Gott and Piazza Gates on the southwest side of Tinker Air Force Base will switch hours of operation as of Aug. 1, base officials have announced.Gott Gate near the 72nd Medical Group clinic will change hours from 24 hours, seven days a week, to 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Piazza

  • Meet Tinker’s new kennel master: Sgt. Swann

    The 72nd Security Forces Squadron has a new kennel master. Tech. Sgt. James Swann recently took over the position and said he loves his job and his team. “It’s a good program we have here,” said Sergeant Swann. “We’re like brothers and sisters here. We work hard and help each other, even when we’re

  • AROUND TINKER: Teams show Wildcatter spirit

    The 72nd Air Base Wing knows how to put the “team” in Team Tinker. Two teams were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards from 72nd ABW Commander Col. Stephanie Wilson. The Tinker Chaplain Corps team has really shined this year through exceptional service and leadership to the Tinker community. 

  • Quest for Zero: Driving while wearing headphones is dangerous

    Among the many distractions vehicle drivers encounter on a daily basis — from eating a meal or reading to applying makeup or checking in on social media and texting — driving while wearing headphones or ear buds can extract very deadly ramifications for the driver, passengers and other fellow