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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

  • 552nd MOF Transitions to 552 LSS

    The 552nd Logistics Support Squadron was activated in a ceremony held at the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Dock 2 April 26, 2024. The unit was previously designated as the 552nd Maintenance Operations Flight and is now formally recognized as a Squadron, with the resources, manning, and funding that

  • AFMC Commander visits Tinker to get updates on key missions

    Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base, May 15, for an immersion tour of the Air Force Sustainment Center and to get updates on the base’s numerous strategic missions. Richardson and Chief Master Sgt. James "Bill" E. Fitch II, AFMC command

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    Tinker Air Base recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 throughout the month of May. MHAM is an annual themed event which builds awareness and educates the public on various mental health issues including access to care whether it be clinical or outside the clinical environment. The purpose is

  • Tinker base housing a hidden gem

    Tinker Air Force Base homes ensure families living on base enjoy high quality living standards through a combination of strategic partnerships and robust base services. Living on base offers multiple advantages, including enhanced security, convenience, and a strong sense of community. Families

  • Tinker honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Tinker Air Force Base recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May to honor the legacy of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the U.S. The history of recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month dates to 1977, when Congress designated the first ten