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  • REAL ID required for Base Visitors after May 7, 2025

    Beginning May 7, 2025, Tinker Air Force Base visitors will be required to have a REAL ID to enter the base.A REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the upper-right had corner. Base security will no longer accept state-issued identification from visitors that does not meet the new federal security

  • Tinker AFB welcomes Okla. civic leaders as new honorary commanders

    Tinker Air Force Base welcomed its newest class of honorary commanders while graduating its outgoing class in a ceremony held here Feb. 21. The incoming and graduating civic leaders from across Oklahoma attended a breakfast ceremony and met with their partner commanders from various Team Tinker

  • Tinker kicks off ‘Year of Readiness’ with base-wide exercise

    In line with the 72nd Air Base Wing's top priority of "Execute Team Tinker Missions," the 72nd ABW recently finished a three-week exercise, aimed at enhancing readiness and preparing Airmen for the challenges of the future. The exercise, titled War Wagon 25-01, was held January 13-31, 2025, and was

  • Trusted Traveler Program suspended at Tinker AFB

    Effective immediately, by order of the U.S. Northern Command commander, the Trusted Traveler Program is suspended. During the suspension period, a 100% ID check will be enforced at all gates for individuals 18 years-old and over. Individuals without a DoD-issued ID card are required to visit the

  • 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