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  • Andrews takes command of 605th TES, Detachment 1

    During a formal ceremony, Lt. Col. Matthew “Mandrews” Andrews took command of the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Detachment 1, from Lt. Col. Katherine “Katy” Maier, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 25.

  • Commentary: Juneteenth History

    Juneteenth is a celebration to honor those who made sacrifices and their contributions to Black Americans. Celebrated annually June 19, Juneteenth offers an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about the history of slavery, the struggles endured by African Americans, and the ongoing fight

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: Caribbean American Heritage Month

    On this episode of Tinker Talks, we’re discussing National Caribbean American Heritage Month 2024, recognized throughout the month of June. National Caribbean American Heritage Month has been designated by Presidential Proclamation since 2006. The month honors Caribbean American people's rich

  • AFSC Commander travels Tinker to get updates on key missions

    Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, was TDY (temporary duty) to Tinker May 21-23, 2024, for a mission immersion and updates. His TDY focused on readiness challenges related to supply chain, business innovation, software, and cost-effective readiness in the Air Force

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: PTSD Awareness Month

    June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month and we’re talking about it on this episode of Tinker Talks.PTSD Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading awareness to PTSD and to encourage those struggling with symptoms of PTSD to seek treatment. Maj. Carla Turrentine, 72nd Medical

  • DAF announces 2024 Art Contest winners

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Services Center announced the winners of the 2024 Air Force Art Contest recently.This year’s judges had the task of evaluating more than 1,500 entries in two adult and three youth categories to determine the best in the Depa.rtment of the Air

  • AFMC to expand AcqDemo workforce

    The Air Force Materiel Command is expanding its Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, with a target date for converting all eligible General Schedule (GS) employees by June 2025. Approximately 26,000 AFMC positions will convert.

  • AFMC to expand AcqDemo workforce

    The Air Force Materiel Command is expanding its Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, with a target date for converting all eligible General Schedule (GS) employees by June 2025. Approximately 26,000 AFMC positions will convert.

  • Hundreds turnout for annual Air Force Assistance Fund Runway 5K

    The 3rd Annual Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) Runway 5k was held at Tinker Air Force Base June 7, 2024. 100% of proceeds went directly to the Air Force Assistance Fund, supporting Department of the Air Force charities that help retirees, spouses, widows, and all Airmen in need.