Fear of the unknown, nothing to fear at all

Most people associate fear of the unknown with something negative, but for one shop within the 507th Maintenance Squadron, the unknown is what makes it an integral part of the mission.In this case, the unknown is cracks in metal or sheet metal parts off the KC-135 Stratotankers and it's exactly what

Guard and Reserve Command Post, a unique epicenter

It's 12:30 a.m. in the command post and a radio mounted on Tech. Sgt. Lakesha Bailey's console lights up and blasts without warning thru the speaker, "Exercise, Exercise, Exercise, Sooner Control, this is Okie 34 we are declaring a in-flight emergency and request emergency personnel and fire rescue

The total force mission continues

The 137th Air Refueling Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard maintenance and operations crews launched multiple missions here Wednesday, Feb. 6. The 507th Air Refueling Wing is the first Air Force Reserve unit to serve as a host wing for an associate Air National Guard wing. Aircrew and maintenance

Highly skilled dance performed at 25,000 feet

When most people think about skillful dancing, the thought of a couple moving gracefully across a dance floor comes to mind. If you are part of the KC-135 Stratotanker refueling crew, you're probably picturing two planes less than 50 feet apart bouncing around at 25,000 feet while trying to connect

Reserve and Guard Airmen spread holiday cheer to disabled veterans

Reserve and Guard Airmen treated over 300 area disabled veterans to Christmas gifts, food and holiday cheer at the Norman Veterans Center Christmas party December 21.The program, better known as Angel Tree, is run every year by members from the 507th Air Refueling Wing, 137th Air Refueling Wing and

New program prepares recruits for Air Force Basic Military Training

Twenty two Air Force Reserve enlistees took part in the new Development and Training Flight (DTF) program here designed to ease civilians into Air Force life. New recruits awaiting Basic Military Training (BMT) have the opportunity to take part in this program, the first of its kind for the 507th.

Operation Holiday Spirit a big success

The Del City American Legion was alive with activity here Nov. 30, as Reserve and Guard Airmen raised over $34,000 for military families in need at the Operation Holiday Spirit (OHS) annual charity fund raiser. This year marks the 14th year of Operation Holiday Spirit, where members of the 507th Air

Air Refueling over the skies of Louisiana

A 465th Air Refueling Squadron crew refuels a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster from the 172nd Airlift Wing over the skies of Louisiana on November 29. The 465th ARS crew conducted over 45 minutes of refueling with the Mississippi ANG unit.

Reservists compete in Defender Challenge

Fit to fight perfection has no age limitation

What could a Senior Master Sergeant, 16 months from retirement and a Senior Airman, barely two years into his career possibly have in common? Perfection.Two members from the 507th Air Refueling Wing achieved something very few members of Air Force Reserves ever have, a perfect score on their fit to