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April 16, 2026
Tinker leaders outline future mission, workforce needs at AERO Oklahoma

Leaders from Tinker Air Force Base engaged Oklahoma lawmakers, aerospace representatives, students and community members across multiple events at the State Capitol April 1, 2026, during Aviation and Aerospace Day, highlighting the role of the state’s aerospace industry and its impact on national
April 9, 2026
AFMC honors top performers at 2025 Annual Excellence Awards

The AFMC Annual Excellence Awards recognize top military and civilian performers across the enterprise for leadership, teamwork, and mission success.
Aug. 20, 2025
Powering Readiness: Tinker and the Primes celebrates 20 Years of partnerships

The engine of readiness took center stage Aug. 5-7, as Tinker and the Primes returned for three days of collaboration and integration.Eighty-six exhibitors and a record-breaking number of more than 1,300 industry, civic and academic leaders attended the event, with a shared goal of fueling the next
July 28, 2025
Tinker Air Show Draws Hundreds of Thousands, Celebrates Military Excellence and Community Support

The 2025 Tinker Air Show returned June 28–29 for a high-profile display of airpower, patriotism, and pride. The two-day event, themed Warriors of Air and Space, marked the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ return to Oklahoma in eight years and capped off a weeklong series of military appreciation
Aug. 26, 2024
Tinker and the Primes returns to forge readiness and accelerate innovation

The Tinker and the Primes Symposium returned to the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City August 6-8, marking its 18th year of connecting government with industry and academia. More than 1,300 attended the symposium that was host to some 80 exhibitors. Speakers at the event were greeted by a
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
May 20, 2024
AFMC Commander visits Tinker to get updates on key missions

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base, May 15, for an immersion tour of the Air Force Sustainment Center and to get updates on the base’s numerous strategic missions. Richardson and Chief Master Sgt. James "Bill" E. Fitch II, AFMC command
March 7, 2024
OKC Mayor and City Manager visit Tinker AFB

Tinker Installation Commander, Col. Abby Ruscetta, hosted Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and City Manager Craig Freeman, 5 March or Tuesday, for an update of critical Team Tinker missions as well as expansion projects.
Aug. 21, 2023
Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors

Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
July 18, 2023
72nd ABW holds change of command ceremony

The 72nd Air Base Wing held a change of command ceremony July 17, 2023. Col G. Hall Sebren, Jr. relinquished command to Col. Abigail L.W. Ruscetta in a ceremony presided by Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander. Ruscetta previously served as the vice commander of the

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