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  • Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Children, Community at Tinker AFB

    Children and the community were two main focuses for the Tinker Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024.Fire Prevention Week takes place each year during the week of Oct. 9th in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association to commemorate the “Great Chicago Fire” of

  • TACAMO community announces name for new mission aircraft: E-130J

    The U.S. Navy’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) and Strategic Communications Wing 1 (SCW-1) today announced the name selected for the Navy’s new Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission aircraft: E-130J. The E-130J – previously called the E-XX while

  • Tinker welcomes community mayors

    The Tinker Air Force Base Mayors Group's second meeting was held Oct. 2 with a luncheon and tour of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. The program was initiated to foster mutual support between the base and local communities while enhancing the effectiveness of the base's mission. At the

  • Tinker AFB Library: books and video games and 3D printing and movies, Oh My!

    Did you know that your Department of Defense ID Card doubles as a library card?The Tinker Library has a wealth of knowledge, imagination and fun to offer. Whether you’re looking to read, watch or listen, the Tinker Library has everything you need.Sign up for your library membership at the Tinker

  • Wing Staff Agencies Airmen receive Open Ranks Inspection

    Col. Abby Ruscetta, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, Maj. Michael Kazakoff, 72nd ABW Comptroller Squadron commander, and 72nd ABW First Sergeant Alaina Ramos conducted an Open Ranks Inspection on Wing Staff Agencies Airmen, Oct. 16, 2024, at Tinker Air Force Base.

  • DAFBOT seeks to free humans from repetitive tasks

    Members from across Tinker Air Force Base gathered at Rose State College to learn the ins and outs of automation and how it can improve efficiency in their daily work. The Department of the Air Force Bot Operations Team, known as DAFBOT, held a weeklong event Sept. 10-13, providing exposure to

  • Second quarter award winners recognized at OC-ALC

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics complex announced the winners of the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024 at the OC-ALC, Sept. 30th. Brig. Gen Brian Moore, Oklahoma City Air Logistic Complex commander, and OC-ALC senior leaders take pride in recognizing their team's outstanding

  • Finding a Home Away From Home

    Senior Airman Hugo Gutierrez (RG), an Oklahoma Air Logistics Complex contract specialist, arrived at Tinker Air Force Base four years ago and was new to the Air Force and brand new to the state of Oklahoma. For many first term Airmen it can be difficult to find friends and settle into a new