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Aug. 28, 2025
507th ARW Airman Breaks Base Plank Record

Staff Sgt. Joe McWatt of the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron set a new benchmark for excellence Aug. 2, 2025, when he broke the base plank record during an Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. McWatt, noncommissioned officer in charge of the squadron’s water and fuels systems maintenance section,
March 25, 2025
AFMC commander visits Tinker AFB, views Readiness Training

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker March 10, to observe the base's commitment to readiness and innovation. The visit included tours of the installation's shoot house, Glenwood Training Area, Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling facility and briefings
March 3, 2025
Port Dawgs Test Skills and Teamwork in Annual Rodeo

In a high-stakes test of skill, teamwork, and readiness, members of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron gathered for their annual 72nd APS Port Dawg Rodeo, an event designed to sharpen their abilities in a competitive environment. The squadron has held the rodeo for over a decade to build camaraderie
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.
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
July 31, 2024
Tinker Fire Department gets fired up over timed evolutions

Inspired by the year of competition initiative set by the Tinker Installation Commander, Tinker Fire and Emergency Services are holding monthly training competitions. The station with the best time receives a commemorative belt named the “Chief’s Award” to take back to their respective station for
Sept. 28, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
Feb. 28, 2023
Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract

The Department of the Air Force awarded The Boeing Company a contract to begin work on the E-7A weapon system, which is slated to replace the E-3 AWACS.
Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program

Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Nov. 17, 2022
US, UK, Australian and Canadian forces operate as a combined force in exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition

“Fights on” loudly echos across the battlespace kicking off exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, during the first day of an eleven-day exercise.

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