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Sept. 22, 2023
552nd ACW honors Yukla fallen in ceremony

Members of the 552nd Air Control Wing, Airborne Early Warning Association, and surviving family members gathered for a solemn memorial ceremony September 22, 2023 at Tinker Air Force Base to honor the 24 Canadian and U.S. Airmen lost in one of the deadliest aircraft accidents in U.S. Air Force
Sept. 22, 2023
552nd ACW dominates at William Tell 2023

The 552nd Air Control Wing’s 726th Air Control Squadron from Mountain Home, Idaho, earned The Big Eye Task Force Award recently after competing in the William Tell competition. William Tell, the U.S. Air Force’s most famous air combat training competition was held September 11-15, 2023, at the Air
Sept. 14, 2023
SLIDESHOW: Reception brings current and former Tinker Honorary Commanders together

An Honorary Commanders Program (HCP) reception was held at the Tinker Event Center Sept. 8, 2023. The purpose of the reception is to reengage former HCP members and update them on the latest happenings at Tinker Air Force Base. Former members are also allowed the opportunity to network with current
Sept. 11, 2023
552nd Air Control Wing posturing for BMC2 evolution during Agile Thunder

The 552nd Air Control Wing concluded Agile Thunder, a readiness exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Hill AFB, and Mountain Home AFB Aug. 14-25, 2023. Agile Thunder is a two-week exercise providing the units a chance to demonstrate operational readiness and agility while generating, employing, and
Sept. 1, 2023
People make it happen: connectedness key to resilient force

Working for the Department of Defense, whether uniformed, or civilian, brings a shared bond and camaraderie. When we lose a teammate, the impact is significant. Any loss, no matter the cause, is a tragedy.
Aug. 29, 2023
New pilot allows online renewal of some IDs, civilian retiree IDs no longer issued

Two changes to the issuing of Defense Department ID cards took effect in February.
Aug. 23, 2023
Team Tinker members honored by state Air & Space Forces Association

Multiple members of Team Tinker were recognized at the Air & Space Forces Association State Annual Awards luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Rose State Student Union Building in Midwest City on August 17. Air & Space Forces Association is divided up within several chapters across the country,
Aug. 21, 2023
Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors

Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
Aug. 17, 2023
552 ACW supports Northern Edge 23-2

Members of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron, 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base supported Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan during the period of June 26 through July 22. NE 23-2 is a first of its kind to test command and control capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific
Aug. 14, 2023
Official Tinker Air Force Base mascot ‘Tink’ aims to educate and inspire

Tinker Air Force Base and its off-base community may notice a new team member visiting schools, parades and other local gatherings. Tinker Air Force Base’s official mascot ‘Tink’ was unveiled recently with its main mission to assist with community outreach and inspire Oklahomans to be interested in

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