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  • Air Logistics Complex commanders held 2024 summit

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex held a summit for senior leaders, Nov. 13-14, 2024, here to discuss updates and outlooks on various programs. Held semi-annually, the senior leaders discussed issues of common concern, best practices, future improvements regarding depot maintenance, repair,

  • 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

  • NCIS REACT team leads training with Tinker Airmen and Sailors

    Recently, Tinker Air Force Base hosted an Naval Criminal Investigative Service REACT team— made up of experts in diverse tactical disciplines including operational planning, intelligence gathering, marksmanship, breaching, hostage rescue and other areas.

  • ALS Class 25-A Graduates

    Thirty one Airmen graduated from the Tinker Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony held at the Tinker Air Force Base Event Center, Nov 14, 2024.ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for supervisory duties and is

  • Third Quarter Award Winners

    The 72nd Air Base Wing hosted an awards ceremony Nov. 7 to announce the winners for the third quarter.Col. Abigail Ruscetta, installation and 72nd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Gradel, 72nd ABW command chief, distributed the awards to the winners for their outstanding

  • 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

  • 507 ARW First Sergeant Inducted into the Order of the Diamond

    Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Scoles, the 507th Air Refueling Wing’s first sergeant, was presented the Order of the Diamond during a ceremony celebrating his retirement from service in the Air Force Reserve held at the 507th Air Refueling Wing on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, November 16. In the Air

  • Community College of the Air Force Graduates Recognized at Tinker

    Tinker Air Force Base hosted a Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony Nov. 6 at the Tinker Event Center. The ceremony recognized Airmen who graduated from Spring 2023to Fall 2024. There were 157 CCAF graduates -- who contributed to a legacy of nearly 600,000 degrees in the program’s

  • 507th ARW Launches “Refuel Radio” Podcast

    The 507th Air Refueling launched their official podcast, “Refuel Radio,” November 12 hosted by Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief. Each monthly episode is intended to focus on topics that promote connectedness among the 507th