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  • Celebrating Freedom 250 in Oklahoma

    As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Oklahoma is pulling out all the stops for the Freedom 250 celebrations. From classic small-town fireworks displays and Route 66 festivals to grand orchestral performances, there are events across the state designed to commemorate this historic milestone.

  • Tinker Air Show Returns June 5-6, 2027, Celebrating "Generations in Flight"

    The award-winning Tinker Air Show returns June 5-6, 2027, welcoming the public back to Tinker Air Force Base for a weekend of aviation excellence.The show will be a celebration of aviation heritage, military excellence and the enduring partnership between Tinker Air Force Base and the people of

  • Oklahoma commanders converge at Tinker for CC summit

    Commanders from around the state met at Tinker Air Force Base Oct. 24, 2024, for the Oklahoma Commanders Summit. Held in person for the first time in four years, the commanders and representatives from civilian agencies that work hand-in-hand with the military discussed issues of common concern and

  • 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.

  • Tinker Talks Podcast: Col. Kenneth Voigt, 552nd ACW Leadership

    Col. Kenneth Voigt, Commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing (ACW), joins us on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast. Voigt assumed command of the 552 ACW in June 2023 and is no stranger to the wing, as 23 years ago he came to the 552 ACW as a 2nd Lieutenant air weapons officer and more

  • Two military working dogs retire after years of service

    Two military working dogs  at Tinker Air Force Base are turning in their working collars for retirement. A ceremony was held Nov. 29, 2023 for MWDs Ccarmen and Diego, both members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron. Both Ccarmen and Diego have a combined 10 years of service with the Air Force.

  • Thousands gather for return of 2023 Tinker Air Show

    Summer heat did not stop an estimated 301,000 people from attending the 2023 Tinker Air Show and STEM City Expo, held here July 1 and 2, 2023. The Tinker Air Show returned after COVID-19 precautions forced the cancellation of the 2021 air show. Families from across Oklahoma and beyond spent their

  • Tinker talks partnerships at AERO Oklahoma

    Tinker Air Force Base leaders, Airmen and Sailors converged at the Oklahoma State Capitol along with several hundred other aviation and aerospace partners March 30 for AERO Oklahoma. The event, hosted by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, was an opportunity for legislators and other Oklahomans to