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Sept. 7, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Aug. 27, 2021
Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history

Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Aug. 27, 2021
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 6, 2021
ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Aug.6, 2021 (Vol 41, No. 8)

The August 2021 edition of the On-Final newsletter, the official newsletter of the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Aug. 6, 2021
507th ARW August Enlisted Promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANTJohnathon Crenshaw, 507th Security Forces SquadronMASTER SERGEANTGareth Brooks, 72nd Aerial Port SquadronJuanita Gilliam, 507th Maintenance GroupEric Richardson, 507th Maintenance
Aug. 4, 2021
Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force

Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.
Aug. 3, 2021
B-2 raises spirits at Tinker

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flew to Tinker for a static aircraft tour for 350 civilians and contractors at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2021. More than 700 personnel support the operational mission of
July 29, 2021
DOD makes mask wear mandatory indoors

Per new Defense Department guidance, mask wear indoors is mandatory effective immediately in areas considered to be in the "High" transmission category according to Centers of Disease Control & Prevention guidelines.
July 10, 2021
ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – July 10, 2021 (Vol 41, No. 7)

ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – July 10, 2021 (Vol 41, No. 7)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)Patriot Family Day date announcedThe 507th Air Refueling Wing is scheduled to host family day Sept. 11, 2021, Patriot Day, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Family day is an annual event
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing

According to the military health system, the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmittable, causes more severe disease, and results in higher cases of hospitalization and death than any other strain of the virus.