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  • Oklahoma commanders converge at Tinker for CC summit

    Commanders from around the state met at Tinker Air Force Base Oct. 24, 2024, for the Oklahoma Commanders Summit. Held in person for the first time in four years, the commanders and representatives from civilian agencies that work hand-in-hand with the military discussed issues of common concern and

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: 507th ARW

    On this edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, we’re joined by the leadership team for Tinker’s own 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief. They spoke about the 507th’s mission, vision, priorities, and what it

  • Tinker inducts newest Senior Noncommissioned Officers

    Tinker Air Force Base welcomed 44 new Senior Noncommissioned Officers in a ceremony held here Oct. 18, 2024. On average, only 21% of Enlisted Airmen rise to the rank of Senior NCO. Their duties will increase from the day-to-day supervision, training and mentorship of junior Airmen to include policy

  • TACAMO community announces name for new mission aircraft: E-130J

    The U.S. Navy’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) and Strategic Communications Wing 1 (SCW-1) today announced the name selected for the Navy’s new Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission aircraft: E-130J. The E-130J – previously called the E-XX while

  • DAFBOT seeks to free humans from repetitive tasks

    Members from across Tinker Air Force Base gathered at Rose State College to learn the ins and outs of automation and how it can improve efficiency in their daily work. The Department of the Air Force Bot Operations Team, known as DAFBOT, held a weeklong event Sept. 10-13, providing exposure to

  • 72nd ABW Commander issues Mission Type Order

    Col. Abby Ruscetta, Commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing, issued a Mission Type Order today that aligns directly with Air Force policies and core values. The order is an effort to reinforce Air Base Wing standards. Adherence to strict standards of conduct, dress and appearance and customs and

  • Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander’s excellence in action award

    Col. Jason Martin, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex mobilization assistant to the commander, presents the third quarter Commander’s Excellence in Action Award to the OC-ALC winners, for outstanding dedication to duty and constant professionalism Sept. 13, 2024, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • Photos: B-52 Veterans visit OC-ALC

    Members of the B-52 Stratofortress Association visited Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sep. 13, 2024. The B-52 Stratofortress Association consists of current and former Air Force aircrew, maintenance, and support members. This group supports the active-duty personnel currently operating,