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  • Tinker names Piazza Gate after highly decorated Airman

    One of the Air Force's most decorated Security Forces individuals was honored May 15 during a gate dedication ceremony. On the day known as National Police Memorial Day, Tinker's Gate 31 was unveiled as "Piazza Gate," named for retired Senior Master Sgt. Pete Piazza."This is a very special day -- a

  • Tinker residents must register personal firearms

    Anyone living on Tinker AFB needs to be aware that they are required to register personal firearms with Security Forces to avoid breaking the law."We like to remind people periodically, because they might live on base for some time, then go out and purchase a firearm and not remember to go register

  • Air Show volunteers needed

    Members of Team Tinker have an outstanding opportunity to showcase the Air Force mission to the local community with the 2014 Star Spangled Salute Air Show, June 20-22. To make this event a success and ensure the safety and security of those who attend as well as base assets, volunteer augmentees of

  • Organizers planning ‘incredible’ Star Spangled Salute

    The skies over Tinker Air Force Base will be filled with the "sounds of freedom" June 21-22 as the United States Air Force Thunderbirds headline the 2014 Star Spangled Salute Air Show and Open House. This performance is one of 38 in America for the Thunderbirds this year. The free event is open to

  • Tinker firefighters save millions with DIY station

    Tinker Air Force Base officials once estimated spending up to $20 million to build a new fire station. Instead, Fire Station 4 opened this month with a preliminary price tag of about $150,000. The incredible savings came about as a result of teamwork, some luck with a suitable building becoming

  • Safety office offers steps to take during, after Oklahoma earthquakes

    What is an earthquake? An earthquake (also known as a tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes violent movement accompanied by displacement of the

  • Three earn Wildcatter Awards from 72nd Air Base Wing

    Three members of the 72nd Operations Support Squadron were recently honored by 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Christopher Azzano with Wildcatter Awards. 1st Lt. Lindsy Gerrard has performed her duties as a 13M1/Airfield Operations Systems officer since August 2013. During this time, she has