New Gate Hours for Tinker

New gate hoursAs of Oct. 13, the following gates will open at 5:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m.Mondays through Fridays.· Hruskocy Gate (7)· Liberator Gate (21)· Hope Gate (30)· Gott Gate (34)· Piazza Gate (31) (5:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)· Vance Gate (40)Eaker Gate (2) is open 6 a.m. 8 a.m. weekdays.

Tops in Blue sets Oct. 18 performance

The U.S. Air Force's Tops in Blue is offering a free night of family entertainment in the Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre at 7 p.m. Oct. 18.This year, Tops in Blue continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing us what has made Tops in Blue a "must-see"

Lizards on Display

Reserve KC-135R aircrews provide vital aerial refueling training

PPPO moving to Bldg. 469

The Personal Property Processing Office, formally known as the TMO, will be relocating from Bldg. 5803 into Bldg. 469 on Tinker AFB. The relocation of the PPPO will bring the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron commercial transportation services under one roof, providing a one-stop transportation

Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame to induct 3 Airmen

A former commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing and two World War II fighter pilots who later served in the Air Force will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame next month.The induction ceremony, which will recognize seven other honorees, will be held Nov. 8 at the Oklahoma Tower

552nd ACW learns to be S.A.F.E. while driving

Every 12 seconds, someone in America is killed in a car accident.That sobering statistic was one of many offered in a safety briefing that was part of the 552nd Air Control Wing's Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day Sept. 26.The briefing, presented by two firefighters from Florida, began with a warning

Fire officials: Working smoke alarms save lives

Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That's the message behind this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Tinker Fire and Emergency Services is joining

Falling this fall? It’s time to prepare for seasonal hazards

The 2014 fall (autumn) season is here. Are you  prepared for the hazards -- such as the drastic temperature changes -- that can lead to multiple hazards associated with the season? One of the first things that usually comes to mind when thinking about the beauty of fall is the leaves falling off

Committee forming for new Enlisted Spouses Club

After several years of not having an Enlisted Spouses Club at Tinker, a new group is coming together to remedy the situation.The steering committee is being put into place by three command chief spouses, Amy Christopher, Michelle Woolridge and Sarah Jones, all of whom have been on post for less than