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  • Daily Update: 15 June 2020

    For 15 June, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Bravo due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest COVID-19 confirmed cases through last week and the weekend include a civilian assigned to the 776 MXS in building 9001 and a contractor assigned to the Communications Directorate in building 3001G. Health

  • Do’s and don’ts for displaying Old Glory

    In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and distributed nationwide. The code became Public Law in 1942 and became the U.S. Flag Code we know today. The U.S. Flag Code lays out the ways to display and respect the flag of the United States.For example: The flag should not be on display

  • Rules of Reveille and Retreat

    Anyone who has spent time on a military installation knows that if its morning or late afternoon and trumpets blast through the speakers, traffic stops and salutes are smartly snapped in the direction of the flag.But, not everyone seems to know what to do when the music plays. Hopefully the Q&A

  • Bunch reflects on first year in command, outlines AFMC future

    During a year that has included an Air Force-wide focus on modernization, lethality and readiness through faster, more agile business processes, the ability of the Air Force Materiel Command to successfully meet the needs of the National Defense Strategy was a major focus of Gen. Arnold W. Bunch,

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Airman William Hall

    Airman William Hall works air transportation in the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been in the Air Force for one year.Hall, from Florence, Montana, enjoys computer programing and music and is also an amateur silversmith.The 72nd LRS manifests, deploys, joint inspects and receives

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reopen July 1

    After temporarily closing on March 15 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, along with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, will officially reopen to the public on July 1.While the museum is excited to reopen, our top priority

  • Daily Update: 11 June 2020

    For 11 June, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Bravo due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, we’ve entered HPCON Bravo. What does this mean? The health risk for the local area has shifted from substantial, to moderate. Despite this shift, members must continue to use single point of entry to building

  • Tinker transitions to HPCON Bravo

    Tinker Air Force Base is now back down to Health Protection Condition Bravo. After assessing the current environment within the state of Oklahoma and the local area, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker Installation Commander Col. Paul Filcek made the decision to transition the installation to HPCON Bravo

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen

    Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron serves as a vehicle search area member at the Truck Gate.Originally from St. George, Utah, Bogenhagen has been in the Air Force for about two years.Off-duty, he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs and likes playing

  • Daily Update: 10 June 2020

    For 10 June, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Bravo due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest COVID-19 confirmed case is a civilian who works for the 421 SCMS in building 3001 who has been teleworking since 19 May. Health officials are actively tracing all recent movements and contacts in conjunction with