Airmen graduate from ALS

552nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Daniel BairdSenior Airman Benjamin ButlerSenior Airman Adam HallSenior Airman Kevyn JankowicsSenior Airman Aaron Plourde552nd Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Alexander BakerSenior Airman Joshua EllerSenior Airman Dennis FinleySenior Airman Kenneth

Freedom Citation Essay: The Essence of Liberty

I never knew what freedom truly meant to me until I grew up. Even in childhood, I was well aware of having to "pay" for small victories, such as saving my allowance to purchase that video game which my mother constantly denied me, or finishing my schoolwork promptly so that I would be rewarded the

This Memorial Day, reflect on true meaning

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- It was nearly 150 years ago that our nation first observed a day of remembrance for those who died in service to the United States of America.Over the years, more than 1 million American Soldiers, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Marines and Airmen have given their

2015 Police Week

AAFES named a Best for Vets employer

DALLAS - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named as a Best for Vets employer for 2015 by Military Times. The military publication recognized the change for its commitment to providing jobs for veterans, naming it No. 28 among the top employers of veterans. This marks the second

Leaders hail 552nd ACW’s 60th anniversary

Bookended with addresses from two former wing commanders, the 552nd Air Control Wing's three-day Diamond Anniversary Salute "exceeded all expectations," wing Commander Col. Jay Bickley said.The extravaganza drew hundreds of distinguished visitors, past wing commanders, current and former Airmen,

ODOT plans construction work near Tinker Gate

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on projects designed to improve traffic flow at the Interstate 40 and Air Depot Boulevard interchange, including work on SE 29th Street, as early as this summer. Base officials are working closely with the department to ensure

Ready to roll Production milestone revs up AWACS upgrades

The 552nd Air Control Wing recently received its first full-rate production E-3G AWACS aircraft, a milestone marking the start of faster upgrades for the rest of the surveillance and battle management fleet.E-3 Program Manager Thomas Ramsey with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center said the

Air Traffic Control tower replaces old evacuation system

Imagine being in the Air Traffic Control tower when a fire breaks out. You need a safe and quick way to escape.The folks in Tinker's tower will now rely on the new High Rise Escape System, or HRES, which replaces the former Baker Life System.According to Dave Melton, Air Traffic Control supervisor,

Celebrating Armed Forces Day