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  • REAL ID required for Base Visitors after May 7, 2025

    Beginning May 7, 2025, Tinker Air Force Base visitors will be required to have a REAL ID to enter the base.A REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the upper-right had corner. Base security will no longer accept state-issued identification from visitors that does not meet the new federal security

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: Chaplain Andrew Peck

    In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Peck discusses his new role as Chaplain, services the chapel offers and how to navigate the holidays.

  • A Warriors Table serves at Tinker

    Service members from across Tinker Air Force Base were treated to a Texas-style barbecue here Dec. 11, 2024. The meal, served by A Warriors Table, was an expression of gratitude for the men and women who have recently deployed and the families who support them. A Warriors Table is a nonprofit

  • Tinker Cares: Tinker Commander visits Choctaw after severe tornado damage

    In November 2024, the city of Choctaw, Oklahoma, was struck by a powerful and destructive EF-3 tornado, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm tore through the city, leveling homes, shops, trees, and infrastructure and leaving countless residents without power, shelter, or access to

  • Tinker Fire demonstrates dangers of deep-frying turkey

    Tis the season for delicious feasts! Throughout the years, deep-fried turkey has become a popular choice for its crispy skin and juicy meat. While the cooking method can bring delicious results, it can also lead to disaster. Attempting to deep-fry a frozen or partially frozen turkey can lead to

  • Lancer Gate to reopen following months of construction

    A date has been set for the reopening of the Lancer Gate at Tinker Air Force Base. The 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate announced the Lancer Gate, located on S Douglas Boulevard in Midwest City near the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, will reopen for drivers November 18 at 5

  • Tinker retires phone system dating back over 40 years

    A decommissioning ceremony was held to officially retire the legacy phone system at here. The ceremony was held Oct. 4, 2024, where Col. Abby Ruscetta, Tinker Installation and 72nd Air Base Wing commander, pulled the fuses on the Class 5 Electronic Switching System, better known as 5ESS, officially

  • Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Children, Community at Tinker AFB

    Children and the community were two main focuses for the Tinker Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024.Fire Prevention Week takes place each year during the week of Oct. 9th in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association to commemorate the “Great Chicago Fire” of