Lodging extensions approved due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, the wing has authorized those members living in affected areas to remain in the locally for safety concerns. IDT extensions have been approved for 11/24/2013. Guidance as follows:1.) You must call Services Lodging at 739-4522 or the lodging cell phone at 405-417-6779 (24

Two hour delayed reporting, liberal reschedule authorized for 23-24 UTA

Due to inclement weather and possible hazardous road conditions the following options are allowed for the upcoming 507th Air Refueling Wing Unit Training Assembly weekend:1. Liberal reschedule for the 23-24 Nov UTA is authorized if members are unable to attend due to inclement weather/road

Maintenance crews begin ISO inspection

A KC-135R Stratotanker was prepped for an Isochronal Inspection earlier this month. Members from the 507th Maintenance group begin the process of the indepth inspection set to last through late November.

Okies participate in joint service exercise

New recruiter happy to be part of the team

When Tech. Sgt. Colin McDonald joined the military in 1997, he never thought he would one day wind up at the 507th Air Refueling Wing as an Air Force Reserve recruiter. McDonald spent a year recruiting at Ft. Hood, Texas before transferring to the 507th a path that seemed very unlikely when his

Air Force Reserve Command announces new wing commander at Tinker

Air Force Reserve Command officials recently announced the selection of Col. Brian S. Davis as the new commander for the 507th Air Refueling Wing. Colonel Davis is currently serving as the 459th Operations Group commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md. He will assume command of the largest Air Force

507th Sheet Metal Shop gets new paint booth

Construction on the 507th Maintenance Squadron's new paint booth finished in October and crews from the sheet metal shop resume corrosion control and paint work in the new facility. The new booth replaces the nearly two-decade old one after being shut down in February 2011 when it could no longer

Back in Business - 507th Air Refueling Wing resumes normal flying operations

Congress passes bill reopening federal government

President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government

Shutdown impacts Oklahoma reserve component units

Members of the reserve component here in Oklahoma are feeling the effects of the government shutdown as officials in Washington continue to work on a deal to re-open the government. For the 507th Air Refueling Wing, 137th ARW, Oklahoma Air National Guard and 513th Air Control Group the immediate