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March 6, 2023
Tinker welcomes new honorary commanders, bids farewell to graduating class

Tinker Air Force Base welcomed its newest class of honorary commanders while graduating its outgoing class in a ceremony held here Feb. 16. The incoming commanders as well as the graduating class, civic leaders from across Oklahoma, attended the dinner and met with their partner commanders from
Dec. 21, 2022
Tinker lodging to close, last weekend for reservations

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – The Indian Hills Inn here will close permanently December 31, 2022, in accordance with the Department of the Air Force divestiture of lodging operations at nine installations to meet a Defense Department requirement that all lodging is self-sustaining without taxpayer
June 30, 2022
Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Tinker AFB

During the visit, Jones traveled to the Oklahoma City Air Logistic Complex, which is the largest maintenance depot within the Air Force Materiel Command and supports various aircraft and engine workloads.
May 2, 2022
Reservists wrangle for rodeo honors

Port dawgs with the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma compete in their annual rodeo April 2, 2022, to determine who has the best aerial porting skills in the squadron.
April 6, 2022
AWACS demonstrates historic firsts, receives and processes in-air EW updates in minutes

For the first time, the U.S. Air Force’s E-3G airborne warning and control system aircraft, or AWACS, demonstrated the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight.
Feb. 1, 2022
VP of Cox Business Oklahoma selected as reserve wing honorary commander

The 507th Air Refueling Wing here welcomed their 2022 honorary commander and held a tour and static aircraft display Jan. 27, 2022. Ashley Perkins is the wing's new honorary commander for 2022. As vice president of Cox Business Oklahoma, Perkins provides direction and leadership for the
Jan. 24, 2022
March ARB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus

The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
Jan. 7, 2022
Tinker AFB Exchange Welcomes Hunt Brothers to Express I

The Tinker Air Force Base community can now enjoy fresh pizza on the go. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express I celebrated the grand opening of a new quick-serve restaurant: Hunt Brothers Pizza. 72nd Air Base Wing Mission Support Group Commander Col. John Cappella Zielinski and Mission
Sept. 24, 2021
Tinker Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The observation was first introduced in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. It was later expanded by President
Sept. 16, 2021
COMMENTARY: 10th Anniversary of Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal

The United States military has come a long way in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ military members over the past 10 years, spurred on with the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. When the issue was being debated in Congress, LGBTQ+ military advocates were bolstered by