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April 22, 2021
AF commemorates Earth Day by doing its part to protect the earth, support the mission

The Department of the Air Force is commemorating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day April 22 by encouraging Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and their families to help the enterprise play an active role in becoming an environmental steward.
March 31, 2021
Reservist saves motorcyclist's life

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A Reservist in training to become a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot saved the life of a local motorcyclist on his way back to Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 20, 2021.2nd Lt. Max Atkinson, a student pilot in the 71st Student Squadron at Vance AFB and projected to be
March 5, 2021
Prescribed burns benefit base

Tinker Air Force Base has been on fire over the last week. Literally. But, it’s not all smoke and mirrors. There’s a reason behind the burning. For the last several years, Tinker’s Natural Resources Conservation Office has collaborated with the Air Force Wildland Fire Center and Tinker Fire
Jan. 22, 2021
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group returns final T-1A to training operations

A fleet of hail-damaged T-1A “Jayhawk” trainers are now back in the air thanks to a unique repair and maintenance mission performed by the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
Nov. 17, 2020
Virtual Commanders Summit addresses Oklahoma installations’ top concerns

A contingent of Oklahoma commanders, senior enlisted advisors and aerospace stakeholders has a broader view of issues impacting the state’s military installations after meeting virtually Nov. 5 for the Oklahoma Commanders Summit, hosted by the Air Force Sustainment Center.The third annual summit
Nov. 10, 2020
OC-ALC completes ESPC project, earns ISO 50001 recertification

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base completed a $243 million energy project in September and earned ISO 50001 recertification as part of the new energy saving improvements.
Oct. 29, 2020
New OC-ALC commander ‘jazzed’ to be at Tinker

Brig. Gen. Jeff King has long considered himself a customer of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. As a career aircraft maintenance officer, he said he has seen the impact of OC-ALC from all around the Air Force. “They probably don’t see it or feel it here in Oklahoma, but they’re making a
Oct. 8, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Craig Richards

Craig Richards is a jet engine mechanical work inspector in the 546th Propulsion Maintenance Group’s F108 Assembly Shop.
Oct. 6, 2020
552nd ACW, families remember Yukla 27 crew 25 years later

Rain could not deter the members of the Airborne Warning And Control System family on Sept. 22, 2020, as they gathered to remember the crew of Yukla 27, an E-3 Sentry flight that crashed shortly after takeoff 25 years ago.
Oct. 2, 2020
Tinker completes construction for the Air Force’s largest ESPC project

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida – The Air Force completed construction for a $243 million energy project at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in September.The Energy Savings Performance Contract project will improve energy efficiency and resiliency for the base, said Les Martin, acting director for

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