2 Jan 2020

507th ARW January enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:CHIEF

2 Jan 2020

CAP cadets fly with Okies

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol Edmond Composite Squadron join the

31 Dec 2019

DoD Releases 2020 Military Pay and Compensation Rates

The Department of Defense has released the 2020 Rates for Basic Allowance for Housing, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, and Basic Pay. These rates will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 2.8%, Basic Allowance for Subsistence rates will increase 0.9%, and Basic Pay will increase 3.1% over the entire force.

30 Dec 2019

Employee Assistance Program has new phone number, website

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program, EAP, has a new phone number and website. EAP is a professional service that provides information, consultation, problem-solving counseling, resource identification and support to all Air Force civilian employees and their immediate family members.

26 Dec 2019

Commissary, Military Service Exchange, and MWR access extended to more Veterans beginning January

New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.

23 Dec 2019

‘Tis the season to think before you drink!

‘Tis the season to be merry, but it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for alcohol-related incidents.

20 Dec 2019

Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations

The Space Force will initially be comprised of active-component members and civilian personnel who are conducting and supporting space operations today as part of Air Force Space Command. The secretary of defense, with advice from key Defense Department stakeholders, will work with Congress if legislation is needed to further integrate Air Force Reserve expertise into the Space Force in the future.

19 Dec 2019

KC-46 completes first around-the-world flight

A KC-46A from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the Pegasus’ first flight around the world Nov. 13-26. The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included its debut at the 2019 Dubai Air Show (DAS).

12 Dec 2019

Changes to VA-guaranteed home loans to take effect Jan. 1

Beginning January 1, 2020, the VA Funding Fee will increase for some Veterans, however, the effective 'cap' on VA no-down payment loans will be eliminated, according to the Veterans Affairs website.

12 Dec 2019

Air Force warns Airmen of electronic cigarette risks

The Air Force, much like the civilian population, is seeing a decrease in traditional tobacco use, but an increase in e-cigarette use, with the highest usage being among younger Airmen.