News

Oct. 17, 2023
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
Oct. 13, 2023
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
Oct. 12, 2023
Mental health, resilience Spouse and Family Forum set for Nov. 9

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. ET, open to military and civilian family members across the enterprise.
Oct. 11, 2023
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.
Oct. 9, 2023
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
Oct. 5, 2023
Team Tinker to host Wing It Together event Oct. 27

Team Tinker units have joined forces to host the inaugural Wing It Together Resiliency and Sports Day event to be held Oct. 27 on the northwest corner of the base.
Oct. 4, 2023
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
Oct. 4, 2023
OC-ALC reduces energy use while increasing output

Imagine cutting your heating or electric bill by 50%. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is on track to do that, meeting its goal of reducing energy consumption by 50% from its 2015 baseline. Current energy consumption has been reduced 35% compared with 2015, with work continuing to meet the
Sept. 29, 2023
Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution

As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Sept. 28, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.

News Search