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Proposed Air Force reduction to affect local Reserve, Guard tanker wing

On Tuesday, March 6, Air Force officials released force structure changes and resulting manpower impacts from the new DoD strategic guidance and fiscal 2013 President's Budget.The fiscal 2013 President's Budget adjusts Air Force military end strength to 501,000, with net reductions of 3,900 Active

Hearts reach out to disabled veterans

To the casual observer, the simple design of the three foot by 28 by 36 inch butcher paper poster appeared to be something one might see on any elementary school classroom wall during a parent teacher conference. But a closer look tells a different story.In the center of the poster is a hand printed

Area students send valentines to veterans

The 507th Air Refueling Wing, along with four area schools, have partnered up to celebrate veterans from the Norman, Okla., Veterans Center this Valentine's Day. This marks the seventh consecutive year the 507th ARW has partnered with local schools to bring Valentines for Vets to the center's

507th Air Refueling Wing aircraft on proposed AF Force reduction announcement

The Air Force has announced today the possible retirement of 82 Air Force Reserve aircraft and other changes in 14 states including the 507th Air Refueling Wing located at Tinker Air Force Base.Called the "Air Force Strategy and Force Structure Overview," the Air Force plans to rebalance its overall

Wing Chaplain makes Christmas wishes come true

507th Air Refueling Wing Chaplain (Major) Dwight Magnus shows off some of the more than 300 Christmas stockings his office gathered this year in support of the Salvation Army Christmas Stocking program. Air Force Reserve volunteers from across the wing stepped up to fill each stocking which are

Volunteers bring holiday cheer to area veterans

For the tenth year in a row, reservists, guardsmen and civilian employees working on Tinker Air Force Base stepped up to bring holiday cheer to residents at the Veteran's Center.Dubbed "The Angel Tree Project", the annual event has a goal of ensuring all 300 residents of the local assisted living

Wing welcomes new lieutentant

Second Lieutenant Bobbiejean Johnson beams as she receives her commission during completion of Officer Training School this month. Formerly the lieutenant served as an enlisted personnel specialist with the 507th Mission Support Group. This week she starts her new position serving as the 507th

Wing Airmen earns AFRC safety award

Technical Sgt. Regina D. Rector was recognized by the Air Force Reserve Command on December 9 as the AFRC Ground Safety NCO of the Year. Tech. Sgt. Regina Rector, the former ground safety manager for the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell AFB, Kansas, transferred to the 507th ARW at Tinker AFB in

Employers participate in Bosslift

Community leaders and business professionals from across Oklahoma gathered to participate in the ESGR Bosslift held Dec. 8, 2011 here at Tinker A.F.B., OK.. Bosslifts allow employers and supervisors access to military training sites where they observe Reserve and National Guard members on duty. This