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  • Commentary: Royal Canadian Air Force marks 100 years of flight

    The Royal Canadian Air Force marked a century since its formation, and the 552nd Air Control Wing Canadian Detachment joined in the commemoration with a special celebration Mess Dinner Gala April 19, 2024. The event, held at Oklahoma City’s Devon Tower, was filled with spirit as members of the 552nd

  • Tinker honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Tinker Air Force Base recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May to honor the legacy of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the U.S. The history of recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month dates to 1977, when Congress designated the first ten

  • Tinker AFB Officials: Notify dispatchers you’re on base when calling 911

    Time is of the essence in the event of an emergency such as a fire. Minutes often determine the difference between life-or-death, minor damage to property or a total loss. In order to ensure the fastest possible response by firefighters, officials at Tinker Air Force Base are reminding the public to

  • Awareness is essential in preventing child abuse

    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and experts at Tinker Air Force Base are using this time as an opportunity to stress the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. According to State of Oklahoma Human Services, nearly 15,000 children were

  • 72nd Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle mission readiness exercise

    The 72nd Medical Group conducted a mass casualty exercise named Ready Eagle April 15-17, highlighting their expertise and critical role in patient care, particularly in challenging environments. The primary objective of this exercise was to focus on patient care within a contaminated environment.

  • Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

    In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees