30 Years later: Youngest OKC Bombing victim gives back by becoming Tinker AFB civilian employee Anyone who lived in Oklahoma on April 19, 1995 has a story about the day a Ryder truck full of fuel-oil explosives ripped the heart out of America. The firefighters who arrived on scene at the Alfred P. Murrah Building and immediately started putting out car fires. Then the wind shifted, the oily
REAL ID required for Base Visitors after May 7, 2025 Beginning May 7, 2025, Tinker Air Force Base visitors will be required to have a REAL ID to enter the base.A REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the upper-right had corner. Base security will no longer accept state-issued identification from visitors that does not meet the new federal security
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
Warriors of Air and Space: Tinker Air Show Featuring Thunderbirds takes off June 28-29, 2025 The Tinker Air Show returns June 28-29, featuring the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! The theme for this year is ‘Warriors of Air and Space,’ highlighting the warrior ethos, hard work, and contributions of the military and civilian members of Tinker Air Force Base. Numerous military and
Port Dawgs Test Skills and Teamwork in Annual Rodeo In a high-stakes test of skill, teamwork, and readiness, members of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron gathered for their annual 72nd APS Port Dawg Rodeo, an event designed to sharpen their abilities in a competitive environment. The squadron has held the rodeo for over a decade to build camaraderie