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June 13, 2025
72nd ABW holds change of command ceremony

The 72nd Air Base Wing held a change of command ceremony here June 6, 2025.Col. Abby Ruscetta relinquished command to Col. Fencisco Harris in a ceremony presided by Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander.“If you're young out there and you really want to see what right
May 8, 2025
First Quarter Award Winners

The 72nd Air Base Wing hosted an awards ceremony May 2 to announce the winners for the first quarter.Col. Abigail Ruscetta, installation and 72nd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Gradel, 72nd ABW command chief, distributed the awards to the winners for their outstanding
May 2, 2025
Tinker Talks Podcast: Col. Janet Eberle, 72nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate

The latest episode of the Tinker Talks podcast dives into the critical world of military law with Col. Janet Eberle, the Staff Judge Advocate for the 72nd Air Base Wing. With decades of service in the Air Force and a sharp legal mind, Col. Eberle offers listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look at
March 3, 2025
72nd ABW recognizes outstanding performers at annual awards

Units from across the 72nd Air Base Wing were recognized for their outstanding performance, hard work, and dedication to the mission during an award ceremony held at Castle Falls Feb. 22, 2025.
Feb. 21, 2025
2025: The Year of Readiness.

The Year of Competition, refocusing our Airmen, both military and civilian, to prepare for competition against any adversary, should the need arise.
Feb. 7, 2025
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
Jan. 16, 2025
Commentary: Execute Team Tinker Missions - our success is imperative to those at the point of execution

Teammates, 2024 was a huge year for us. We began the Year of Competition, which in turn was a fitting transition toward Great Power Competition. As we move into 2025, we will continue to evolve as we begin the Year of Competition 2.0, or as we will call it: The Year of Readiness. Arguably the most
Oct. 3, 2024
Commentary: Continued focus on our most valued resource – our Airmen and Families

Teammates, I rolled out my priorities at the beginning of this year and one of my key priorities is to Empower and Strengthen Airmen and Families. The year is not over, and the work is not finished. We must stay laser focused on our Air Force’s most critical asset – our Airmen. Airmen are our
Aug. 26, 2024
Tinker and the Primes returns to forge readiness and accelerate innovation

The Tinker and the Primes Symposium returned to the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City August 6-8, marking its 18th year of connecting government with industry and academia. More than 1,300 attended the symposium that was host to some 80 exhibitors. Speakers at the event were greeted by a
Aug. 7, 2024
Construction begins as Tinker AFB prepares for EV fleet transition

The days of purchasing gasoline-powered government owned vehicles (GOV) may be a thing of the past. Tinker Air Force Base is participating in a program that will transition its current fleet of GOVs from gasoline to all electric.

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