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72nd MDOS CoC

Lt. Col. Randall Stevens took command of the 72nd Medical Operations Squadron in a formal change of command ceremony in Heritage Hall June 28. 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Christopher Grussendorf presided over the cermony in which Lt. Col. Michael Blowers relinquished command and 72MDOS Superintendent Manny Suprai served as the guidon bearer. Col. Stevens will lead 162 military, civilian and contract personnel in Family Health, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Gynecology, Physical Therapy and Mental Health. Col. Stevens will also provide executive management of comprehensive healthcare for more than 59,000 beneficiaries and has oversight authority for an annual budget of $35 million. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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72nd CPTS CoC

Col. Kenyon Bell, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 72nd Comptroller Squadron to Maj. Yesun Yoon during a change of command ceremony July 12 at the Tinker Club. As the squadron commander, Major Yoon will be responsible for 194 Comptroller and Wing Staff Agency personnel. As chief financial officer of the 72nd Air Base Wing, she will plan and execute a $307 million operating budget and provide financial customer service to more than 65,000 military, civilians, retirees and Reserve personnel. The squadron certifies over $15 billion annually for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, 552nd Air Control Wing, Navy Strategic Communication WingONE, 507th Air Refueling Wing and 45 other associate units. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Honor Guard

Senior Airman Britney Williams and Airman 1st Class Kasey Krumwiede were two of four Honor Guard members who participated in the pilot professional development course, Final Salute. Not pictured are Senior Airmen Aaron Kisner and Thomas Ott. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Honor Guard

Airman 1st Class Philip Hendricks and retired Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Terrell issue a salute to the arrival of a deceased service member at a recent military funeral ceremony. Four members of the Tinker Honor Guard recently participated in a pilot professional development course based on the book, “The Final Salute.” Participants were able to candidly discuss how serving in the Honor Guard and honoring those who have served has made a significant impact in their lives and careers. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Honor Guard

Airman 1st Class Philip Hendricks plays Taps as one of the duties of the Honor Guard during military funeral ceremonies. Final Salute, a pilot professional development course recently offered to volunteer members of the Tinker Honor Guard, helped enhance the impact the military presents to grieving family members during military funeral ceremonies as well as the impact that feeling of pride can have in the rest of the Guardsman’s life and career. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Kitting

Kenny Mcewin, an equipment cleaner with the 564th AMXS, strips and de-masks “sailboats” and spoilers for a B-52 using 50/50 to take off the paint and primer. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Med Group accreditation

While 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Christopher Grussendorf watches, Airman 1st Class Jason Pannell, with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, carefully hangs a certificate from The Joint Commission, bestowing a three-year accreditation to the 72nd MDG by meeting the requirements for the Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Program.
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72nd MDG accreditation

Airman 1st Class Jason Pannell, with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron; Master Sgt. Nonika Allen, with the 72nd Dental Squadron; Michaelle Gordon, Clinical Care and Risk Management officer; 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Christopher Grussendorf; Chief Master Sgt. Paul Thomas, 72nd MDG superintendent; Senior Master Sgt. Manny Suprai, with the 72nd Medical Operations Squadron and Master Sgt. Brian Yannarelli, with the 72nd MDSS, surround a new certificate which hangs in the front lobby of the Tinker Clinic. The certificate is from The Joint commission, bestowing a three-year accreditation to the 72nd Medical Group by meeting the requirements for the Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Program. Airman Pannell served as support staff during the Med Group's recent inspection; Sergeants Allen, Yannarelli and Suprai served as pre-surveyors; and Ms. Gordon led her team to the distinguished accomplishment. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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New Dental CC

72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Christopher Grussendorf passes the 72nd Dental Squadron guidon to Col. Dawn Wagner during a change of command ceremony July 10 in Heritage Hall of the Tinker Clinic. Col. Michael Suhler was the outgoing squadron commander and 72nd MDG deputy commander and Senior Master Sgt. Mary Lake served as guidon bearer during the formal ceremony. Col. Wagner will oversee 54 assigned personnel responsible for treating 8,000 active duty personnel. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Kitting

Danny Nguyen, a sheet metal mechanic with the 564th AMXS’ horizontal/vertical shop, repairs a panel for a KC-135 vertical stabilizer. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Kitting

Kenneth Forehand, a sheet metal mechanic makes a repair on a riser duct, which allows airflow to the KC-135 aircraft. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Kitting

Dan Bumb, a material expediter with the 564th AMXS, picks up a kit from FOM (facilitate other maintenance) storage in the Kitting Shop. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Kitting

Brandon Brown checks measurements on a completed kit that is used as a prototype for future kits to be made for inboard/outboards and aileron balance panels. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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Fam Camp host

Linda McLarty has served as the Fam Camp host for six years. She takes care of all the duties of the RV and tent camping site, from administrative tasks, like checking guests in and out, to handling maintenance issues as well as keeping the campground clean and welcoming to visitors. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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76th CMXG CoC

Col. James Petrick assumed command of the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group from outgoing commander Col. Robert Jackson II during a change of command ceremony June 21. Col. Petrick will be responsible for 1,800 maintenance professionals and 21 major production facilities, providing manufacture, repair, overhaul and test of over 75,000 aircraft and missile components annually.
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ALS Graduation

Chief Master Sgt. Alexander P. del Valle served as the guest speaker during the Airman Leadership School Class 17-E Graduation ceremony June 29 at the Tinker Club. Chief del Valle is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
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552nd ACW CoC

Col. Geoffrey Weiss assumed command of the 552nd Air Control Wing from outgoing commander Col. David Gaedecke during a change of command ceremony June 30 in Bldg. 230. Lt. Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of the 12th Air Force, Air Combat Command and commander of Air Forces Southern, U.S. Southern Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., presided over the ceremony. Col. Weiss will be responsible for Air Combat Command's fleet of E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft and ground-based Control and Reporting Centers (CRC) supporting combatant commanders worldwide. He will lead over 4,000 men and women at four Air Force bases and will manage resources that include 31 E-e AWACS aircraft and two CRC's valued at $15.6 billion.
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Final retreat

Members of the 72nd Air Base Wing gathered at the Bldg. 460 flag pole June 28 for the final retreat at the historic building. The land that has housed the 72nd ABW headquarters since October 1994 will soon be the new home of a state-of-the art training center for the 552nd Air Control Wing.
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72nd MSG CoC

72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell presided over the 72nd Mission Support Group Change of Command Ceremony June 14, in which Col. Mark Vitantonio assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Michael Green. Col. Vitantonio will lead nearly 1,500 military, civilian and contract personnel who provide customer service and support, including base security and law enforcement, logistics, supply, transportation, readiness planning, military personnel, education and training, family support and professional military education for 82, 500 employees, family members and retirees.
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FSS tour

Kristie Mabie, director of Child Development Center West, second from left, briefs 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Erb, Lori Bell and 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell about the day-to-day operations of her facility. Colonel Bell, along with 72nd Mission Support Group leadership, toured 72nd Force Support Squadron facilities June 21 to gain a better understanding of the general operations, concerns and needs of several of their facilities, including the MPS, Honor Guard, TLF's, Airmen and Family Readiness Center, AAFES and Outdoor Rec. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
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