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  • Acting Air Force secretary visits Tinker, discusses sexual assault, budgets

    Standing in front of hundreds of Airmen and civilians at the base theater on Sept. 27, acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning addressed two issues facing the Air Force. He said he didn't know what would happen with the fiscal 2014 budget. But, he knew sexual assaults had to stop.Secretary

  • AF releases government shutdown-related pay and leave impacts

    Air Force officials just released the following furlough-related questions and answers to inform military and civilians about pay impacts as a result of the government shutdown. Late in the recent pay cycle, the Air Force received updated guidance on how to record time and attendance for those

  • Helpful resources during the government shutdown

    In an effort to keep all Citizen Airmen informed, the 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office is providing you with these links to valuable resources and information relating to our current government shutdown. If anyone has any questions please let PA know (734-3078) and we will be more than

  • Reserve Units reschedule October Unit Training Assemblies

    The 507th Air Refueling Wing and 513th Air Control Group have rescheduled their October Unit Training Assemblies due to the ongoing budget uncertainties. The 513 ACG and 35 CBCS 5-6 Oct UTA is rescheduled to 19-20 Oct. The 507 ARW 5-6 Oct UTA is rescheduled to 23-24 Nov."Due to the uncertainty of

  • Most AF Civilians and Reservists return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force recalled most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown including over 2,900 Tinker employees and over 250 full time Reserve Airman and civilians in

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors

  • Sept 22-28 is Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week

    President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring September 22 - 28, 2013, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The week recognizes the important contributions employers have made in supporting the military service of their National Guard and Reserve employees."The men

  • New commander takes the reins of the 507th MXG

    Lieutenant Colonel Travis S. Caughlin took command of the 507th Maintenance Group from Col. Jeff Pickard during a change of command ceremony here September 8, 2013. Lt. Col. Caughlin comes to the 507th after serving two years as the deputy commander for maintenance, 917th Fighter Group, Barksdale