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Jan. 5, 2022
With 2022’s arrival, U.S. Air Force gears up to commemorate its 75th anniversary

Seventy-five years after the Air Force’s birth on Sept. 18, 1947, the spirit of innovation that has driven the service was on display when a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, roared over the Tournament of Roses Parade and one of the most prestigious
Jan. 5, 2022
4th Air Force Mission Video

Since 1940, Fourth Air Force has played a major role in our country's air defense. As the largest NAF in the Air Force Reserve bolstering 18 units, one regional support group and more than 34,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen, we continue the mission of providing rapid global mobility ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!
Dec. 30, 2021
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 17, 2021
CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative

The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.
Dec. 15, 2021
Okies refuel B-52 Stratofortresses

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.--B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, above the Rocky Mountains, Dec. 13, 2021. Aerial refueling allows aircraft
Dec. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate

This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Dec. 1, 2021
Tinker Reservist harnesses personal strengths at Yellow Ribbon

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Staff Sgt. Johnny Kheng, an air transportation specialist with the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, attended his first Yellow Ribbon event Nov. 19-21, 2021, in Arlington, Virginia.At the event, Kheng attended many presentations aimed at
Dec. 1, 2021
507th ARW December Enlisted Promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:SENIOR MASTER SERGEANTSarah Plueger, 507th Maintenance SquadronJohnny Quitugua, 507th Medical SquadronDouglas Wall, 507th Maintenance SquadronMASTER SERGEANTWilliam Caver, 507th Security Forces
Dec. 1, 2021
513th ACG December Enlisted Promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 513th Air Control Group enlisted ranks are:SENIOR MASTER SERGEANTReginald Curry, 970th Airborne Air Control SquadronTECHNICAL SERGEANTCody Steinke, 513th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron STAFF SERGEANTJordan Harvey, 513th Operations Support
Nov. 29, 2021
Tinker selects civilian community leaders to serve as honorary commanders in 2022

Seventeen leaders from across the metro area were chosen to participate in the Tinker Honorary Commander program in 2022. Now in its 25th year, the program pairs members of the community with key leaders from Tinker Air Force Base for one year. During this time they learn more about each other’s