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March 14, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

Tiny in size, low cost and increasingly abundant, small unmanned aircraft systems pose a big threat to military operations and installations worldwide.
March 11, 2022
Mask wear optional on Tinker AFB

Due to the lowering COVID-19 community transmission rates, mask wear on Tinker AFB is optional. Please note, masks are still required at the 72nd Medical Group and at the Child Development Centers. Base mask requirements may be reinstated based on community transmission rates.
March 8, 2022
Tinker Weather Flight uses deployment gear, skills to cover scheduled maintenance

The 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight put their deployable weather equipment and skills to the test during a scheduled system outage. The flight installed a tactical meteorological observation system, allowing them to monitor conditions at Tinker Air Force Base while the base’s
March 7, 2022
Whales & Tales

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shadow the crew of an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System Aircraft. During Red Flag 22-1 my colleague, Meagan Hannon, and I had the chance to experience a day in the life of a 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron member. The advanced aerial exercise
March 2, 2022
VIDEO: AFSC Director of Staff talks career mentoring

Ms. Wendy Walden, director of staff for the AFSC, talks about her mentoring experiences throughout her career and helping others meet their professional goals. Part I
Feb. 22, 2022
Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose.
Feb. 17, 2022
Command Chief: “The work of the sustainment center is like oxygen”

In his conversations with Airmen, Schultz makes it a point to address readiness, particularly regarding the pacing challenges the military is facing. He wants to ensure they understand the gravity of the situation and what it may mean in terms of actual conflict.“For years, we operated from a
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022

Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 14, 2022
AFSC Executive Director talks mentoring

Mr. Dennis D'Angelo, AFSC executive director talks about his experience mentoring and gives his thoughts on the ways mentoring can be beneficial at all career levels.
Feb. 11, 2022
General reflects on first six months commanding sustainment center

The focus on readiness is steeped from real-world, high-level priorities. “When the SECAF opens his speech at [the Air Force Association] with ‘I have three priorities – China, China, and China’ – that’s not a subtle message,” Miller said. “I think we get into a false sense of security that we might

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