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  • Military Working Dogs Test Bite in Water

    Military Working Dogs from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base traded dry ground for the swimming pool Sept. 3 – 4, pushing their training into uncharted waters. The specialized water aggression training ensures the squadron’s K-9s are ready to pursue and detain threats

  • OC-ALC recognizes Cost Effective Readiness

    Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex engineers, technicians and maintenance artisans collaborate monthly to solve challenges with cost-effective and innovative solutions for the warfighter.  In August, efforts by the Maintenance Groups within the OC-ALC have resulted in significant cost avoidance

  • Tinker cuts ribbon on seventh home day care

    Representatives from the 72nd Air Base Wing and 72nd Force Support Squadron cut the ribbon on a new Family Child Care home at Tinker Air Force Base Aug. 19. The newest provider is Megan Lemke, who has worked in child care for the last 18 years and is a retired Air Force Spouse. The ribbon cutting

  • A Culture of Care: Suicide Prevention Month at Tinker

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Team Tinker is emphasizing the importance of community, connection, and support in protecting the health and well-being of every Airman, civilian and family member.Suicide was responsible for more than 49,000 deaths in 2023 – about one death every 11

  • 507th ARW Airman Breaks Base Plank Record

    Staff Sgt. Joe McWatt of the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron set a new benchmark for excellence Aug. 2, 2025, when he broke the base plank record during an Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. McWatt, noncommissioned officer in charge of the squadron’s water and fuels systems maintenance section,

  • SCW-1 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

    Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1 and Task Group (TG) 114.2 stationed aboard Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, held a change of command ceremony, Aug. 8. Capt. David Gardner assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commodore of SCW-1 from Capt. Britt Windeler.