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  • 72nd ABW Fourth Quarter Award Winners

    The 72nd Air Base Wing hosted an awards ceremony February 2 to announce the winners for the fourth quarter.Col. Cisco Harris, 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

  • Team Tinker Tips: Winter Weather Safety Edition

    Team Tinker Winter Weather Safety Tips. • Keep water flowing.• Salt to melt ice. Sand for traction.• Plan ahead. Slow down. Check conditions.• Walk like a penguin. Slow and steady. • Wear appropriate clothing. Avoid wet clothing. • Open doors under sinks. Allow warm air to circulate.• Space heater

  • Tinker Air Force Base welcomes new Veterinarian

    The Tinker Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic recently welcomed a new full-time veterinarian to its staff, increasing the services it can offer to customers.Dr. Alisha Bright joined the clinic staff, whose duties include caring for all government-owned animals and military family pets, as well as

  • Tinker Firefighters Train for the Fight Inside the Fire

    Firefighters at Tinker Air Force Base recently completed an intensive training course focused on rapid intervention, advanced search techniques and fireground survival skills tailored to the unique mission environment at one of the Air Force’s largest installations.

  • REACT: Engine for Innovation

    The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group and Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling (REACT) lab use 3D scanning and printing technology to recreate aircraft parts at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The cutting-edge innovation involves the rapid reproduction of legacy components, reducing wait times

  • OU AFROTC Cadets Visit Tinker

    University of Oklahoma AFROTC cadets tour a C-17 Globemaster III during a visit Nov. 21, 2025, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The cadets met with aircrew from the 58th Airlift Squadron and learned how Team Tinker supports the Air Force's global mobility mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by

  • Military Working Dogs Test Bite in Water

    Military Working Dogs from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base traded dry ground for the swimming pool Sept. 3 – 4, pushing their training into uncharted waters. The specialized water aggression training ensures the squadron’s K-9s are ready to pursue and detain threats