Deployed AWACS squadron flies 4,000th combat sortie

On April 5, the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flew their 4,000th combat sortie, a milestone that began in 2007."This accomplishment is not only a testament to the aircrews and staff that have rotated through the AOR, but also a phenomenal feat for AWACS maintainers," said Air

Tinker celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees

National Arbor day is April 25, but Tinker celebrated Oklahoma Arbor Day the last week in March, when members of Team Tinker and other volunteers planted 50 new cedar trees on the installation. John Krupovage, natural resources manager with the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate, said

Thirty-six graduated from Airman Leadership School

Thirty-six Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School's 14-C class April 3.Graduates are:Senior Airman Jory Prescott, 138th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Josh Keitel, 138th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Eric Greiner, 434th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Torey Lyons, 434

Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems -

Tinker eyes new engine workloads

Since its founding, Tinker Air Force Base has played a critical role maintaining aircraft propulsion systems for the United States Air Force. Currently, the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group spearheads that effort as it overhauls engines for 10 weapons systems, but that number is poised to expand.

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U.S. shuts out Canada in 552nd ACW Can/Am Cup

With talk of the Cold War warming up again, American goalie Steven Bell added one more indication on March 28 that it might be back: He resurrected the Iron Curtain.Bell stopped more than a dozen shots in a 7-0 shutout of the Canadian Detachment Flyers in the sixth annual 552nd Air Control Wing

Deadline to sign up for Operation K.U.D.O.S. drawing near

The deadline to sign up children for Operation K.U.D.O.S. -- or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations -- is April 9. The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the 11th annual event April 12. Operation K.U.D.O.S. provides an opportunity for military children to better understand deployment

448th SCMW director holds second in series of Director’s Calls

When new commanders/directors come into an organization, one of the first things they do is hold a commander's/director's call to introduce themselves to members of the organization. When Steve Alsup took over as the director of the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, a year ago, sequestration had

Base’s new west-side fire station will cut response times by half

A new fire station scheduled to open this month in the former 3rd Herd compound will reduce emergency response times to Tinker's west side, according to the Tinker Fire and Emergency Services Division chief. Chief Terry Ford said current response times from stations on the base's east side can run