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  • Legacy airframe and modern technology CONECT

    Air Force Global Strike Command took delivery of a significantly enhanced Boeing B-52H Stratofortress in a ceremony here, April 25.The B-52H spent the previous 10 months at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., being refitted with the Combat Network Communications Technology, or CONECT, upgrade. This

  • Tinker set to celebrate national police week May 12-16

    National Police Week, which occurs each year during the week in which May 15 falls, recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their

  • Base to name gate after retired sergeant

    Soon, drivers entering base through the Midwest Boulevard Gate near Bldg. 9001 will be driving through Piazza Gate.Retired Senior Master Sgt. William "Pete" Piazza will be honored May 15 when Gate 31 is dedicated in his name at a 10 a.m. ceremony."Usually you name streets, buildings or gates after

  • AFSC executive director retires today

    After nearly two years as the top civilian in the Air Force Sustainment Center, Ross Marshall is retiring. Today, the AFSC executive director is saying goodbye after a 32-year career with the Air Force. Mr. Marshall said that standing up the sustainment center was one of the greatest challenges --

  • First flight to help rebuild Iraqi air force leaves Tinker

    The first U.S. military delivery in three years to Balad AB, Iraq, arrived recently with a 57,100-pound cargo shipment from Tinker AFB on a C-17.The flight was the first of numerous missions planned over the next two years to fulfill Iraq's multi-billion dollar purchase of F-16 fighter aircraft,

  • Drug disposal at Tinker exchange April 26

    Those with access to Tinker AFB will have an opportunity to turn in any unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal at the Tinker exchange April 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

  • Tinker tornado victim receives keys to new home

    On April 4, a Tinker man received the keys to his new house, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and a host of volunteers.Nicholas Henthorn, with the 552nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron, lost his home in the F-5 tornado that hit Moore last year. Though he had insurance, and had worked at Tinker the

  • Headquarters staff embraces ARCNet to improve efficiency

    In an effort to streamline training, readiness and duty status, the 507th Air Refueling Wing headquarters staff is making the push to bring these processes into one central location known as Air Reserve Component Network.ARCNet is a web-based IT platform that can be used to integrate many online