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  • 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

  • A Culture of Care: Suicide Prevention Month at Tinker

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Team Tinker is emphasizing the importance of community, connection, and support in protecting the health and well-being of every Airman, civilian and family member.Suicide was responsible for more than 49,000 deaths in 2023 – about one death every 11

  • Second Quarter Award Winners

    The 72nd Air Base Wing hosted an awards ceremony August 1 to announce the winners for the second quarter.Col. Cisco Harris, installation and 72nd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Patterson, 72d Medical Group, distributed the awards to the winners for their outstanding performance.

  • Future Heroes in Training: Tinker Hosts First Junior Firefighter Camp

    Tinker’s very first Junior Firefighter Camp gave seven future heroes a hands-on look at what it takes to serve in the fire service. Throughout the week, campers learned lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid, practiced search and rescue techniques, mastered ropes and knots, and even trained with

  • Soaring into Retirement: Superintendent Honored with Thunderbird Flight

    Just days before his retirement, Yukon Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Simeroth traded his office chair for the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon.On Friday, June 27, Simeroth was hand-picked by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime flight as part of the

  • 54 Tinker Airmen Selected for Technical Sergeant Rank

    Cheers, applause, and pride filled the room as Team Tinker gathered to recognize a new cycle of Airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant during a release celebration.The highly anticipated event honored those chosen for advancement to E-6, a milestone that marks increased responsibility,

  • OC-ALC: Where Combat Ready Airpower is Forged Today

    The competition of tomorrow isn't some distant concept. At the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, we understand that winning the future fight requires action now. Our commitment to combat readiness rests on a foundation of a strong organic industrial base, and we're not just maintaining that