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May 14, 2025
507th ARW Showcases Reserve Readiness, Community Bond at 2025 Tinker State of the Base

At the 2025 Tinker State of the Base event, Col. Matthew Ghormley, commander of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, joined fellow Tinker leaders to highlight the Air Force Reserve Command’s enduring commitment to readiness, resilience and relevance within a rapidly evolving national defense landscape.
May 7, 2025
507th ARW First Sergeant Council Named Best in 4th Air Force

The 507th Air Refueling Wing First Sergeant Council—comprised of first sergeants from the 507 ARW, 137th Special Operations Wing, 513th Air Control Group, and 35th Combat Communications Squadron—has been named the best wing first sergeant council in 4th Air Force for 2024. The council will now
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
Nov. 15, 2024
507th ARW Launches “Refuel Radio” Podcast

The 507th Air Refueling launched their official podcast, “Refuel Radio,” November 12 hosted by Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief. Each monthly episode is intended to focus on topics that promote connectedness among the 507th
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
Jan. 29, 2024
Commentary: 2024: The year of competition!

Col. Abby Ruscetta, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, lays out her priorities in the first of a series of commentaries.
Dec. 22, 2022
The 12 Missions of Tinker - Holiday Edition (Video)

Members from across Team Tinker join in sharing their mission and spreading holiday cheer across Tinker Air Force Base, December 12, 2022.
May 5, 2022
E-3s from Tinker AFB relocated to Minot AFB

E-3 Sentries from Tinker Air Force Base relocated to Minot Air Force Base due to severe weather in the area of central Oklahoma.
Oct. 20, 2021
Halloween festivities around Tinker

Little ghouls and werewolves rejoice, Halloween is just around the corner! This year's base housing trick-or-treat hours will be Sunday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., which mirrors Midwest City's hours. The 72nd Security Forces Squadron will have a lost child center set up at the Youth Center. If
Oct. 19, 2021
‘You got here first!’ Tinker reduces reserved parking spots

Shoppers visiting Tinker Air Force Base’s Exchange and Commissary will now have an easier time finding a parking space, especially junior enlisted Airmen. Col. G. Hall Sebren Jr., 72nd Air Base Wing commander, directed that reserved parking spaces for senior leaders be reduced and dedicated spaces

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