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Dec. 2, 2022
Long-standing ties help wings optimize mission integration, interoperability

As a Lead Wing, the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth continues to look for ways to further develop its mission integration capabilities by leveraging long-standing ties with other Air Force units as well as with its coalition partners.
Aug. 18, 2021
USAF/USSF Surgeon General visits Tinker

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps chief, visited Tinker Air Force Base, August 5, 2021. The visit to Tinker is part of Miller’s immersion tour after becoming Surgeon
July 7, 2021
Tinker participates in OKC Energy FC Military Appreciation Night

Volunteer military members from Tinker Air Force Base displayed the U.S. flag as part of a military appreciation night at Taft Stadium, Okla., July 2, 2021. Over 30 volunteers from Tinker AFB participated in the event, hosted by the OKC Energy FC professional soccer team.
Oct. 22, 2020
Show some love, Combined Federal Campaign returns

The Combined Federal Campaign is returning to Tinker Air Force Base for 2020, encouraging the Tinker community to “show some love.” The pledge drive, which runs through Jan. 15, allows service members; federal employees; federal and military retirees and federal contractors across the government to
March 5, 2020
USAFA cadets explore AWACS mission during 552 ACW visit

Twenty-three cadets from the U.S Air Force Academy caught a glimpse of the operational Air Force during their visit to Tinker Air Force Base and the 552nd Air Control Wing, Feb. 27 to March 1.Members of the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron hosted the event, which included tours of wing
Nov. 7, 2018
552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air Force Base Supports NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway

An E-3 Sentry aircraft from the 552nd Air Control Wing located Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, took part in missions supporting NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 31, 2018.The E-3 Sentry is an Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, which is a powerful airborne search and track radar