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  • 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

  • Tinker welcomes community mayors

    The Tinker Air Force Base Mayors Group's second meeting was held Oct. 2 with a luncheon and tour of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. The program was initiated to foster mutual support between the base and local communities while enhancing the effectiveness of the base's mission. At the

  • Tinker AFB Library: books and video games and 3D printing and movies, Oh My!

    Did you know that your Department of Defense ID Card doubles as a library card?The Tinker Library has a wealth of knowledge, imagination and fun to offer. Whether you’re looking to read, watch or listen, the Tinker Library has everything you need.Sign up for your library membership at the Tinker

  • 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

  • Tinker holds community conversation with Native American leaders

    In an effort to bring awareness and ensure the connection between Tinker Air Force Base and the surrounding Native American communities, a community conversation was held in Midwest City, Oklahoma on August 2, 2024. The conversation consisted of what programs and initiatives can increase Native