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Sept. 27, 2024
Training shoot house opens for elite new Tinker AFB emergency response team

Members of an elite new response team at Tinker Air Force Base have added another tool to help Defenders prepare for high-risk emergencies.A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 23 to officially open a training shoot house belonging to the 72nd Security Forces Squadron. The goal of the facility is
Sept. 26, 2024
Designed for upcoming leaders: Team Tinker members participate in DCELP program

A member of Tinker Air Force Base recently participated in the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program. Candice Russell, a 72nd Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, participated in the four-week program alongside 130 other government employees from different sectors and different countries.
Aug. 22, 2024
Ella Bui wins in the Department of the Air Force Art Contest

A family member of a service member assigned to Tinker Air Force Base won first place in the 2024 Air Force Art Contest held earlier this year. Ella Bui, daughter of Col. Cang Bui, 72nd Medical Group commander, won first place in the 3D Art, Youth 13-17category, with a 3D sculpture titled “Rong”.
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.
July 25, 2024
Tinker AFB receives $300,000 from OG&E for achieving energy savings milestone

Tinker Air Force Base received more than $300,000 from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, recently, for achieving significant energy savings.
July 2, 2024
Tinker bowling lanes to close for significant upgrades, snack bar remains open

The bowling lanes at Tinker Air Force Base will be closed for nearly the entire month of July for significant upgrades. While the snack bar will remain open, bowling will be closed from July 4 to July 31, 2024, while crews install United States Bowling Congress Certified string pinsetters.
July 1, 2024
Tinker family officially donates late General’s memorabilia to U.S. Air Force

Memorabilia on display at Tinker Air Force Base belonging to late Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker has officially become property of the U.S. Air Force.The official donation was made by Maj. Gen. Tinker’s grandson, Phil Tinker, during a visit to the base June 2024. Memorabilia belonging to Tinker has
June 14, 2024
AFSC Commander travels Tinker to get updates on key missions

Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, was TDY (temporary duty) to Tinker May 21-23, 2024, for a mission immersion and updates. His TDY focused on readiness challenges related to supply chain, business innovation, software, and cost-effective readiness in the Air Force
June 10, 2024
Hundreds turnout for annual Air Force Assistance Fund Runway 5K

The 3rd Annual Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) Runway 5k was held at Tinker Air Force Base June 7, 2024. 100% of proceeds went directly to the Air Force Assistance Fund, supporting Department of the Air Force charities that help retirees, spouses, widows, and all Airmen in need.
June 6, 2024
Team Tinker participates in humanitarian relief mission to Panama

Airmen at the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron played a major role in delivering humanitarian relief to Panama utilizing the Air Force’s largest airframe. Following the arrival of a C-5M Super Galaxy at Tinker Air Force Base May 31, 2024, 72nd LRS assisted airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing in

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