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April 19, 2021
Commentary: Tinker remembers OKC bombing 26 years later

At 9:02 a.m. April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City skyline was forever changed as smoke billowed from a bomb that exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 innocent men, women and children. Through the catastrophic event that unfolded in the heart of our city, the world saw
Oct. 14, 2020
Tinker Air Force Base tightens COVID-19 guidelines

With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and surrounding counties, the installation commander has implemented additional policy and tighter restrictions for on-base gatherings and events. “The health and safety of Tinker members remains our highest priority,” said Tinker Installation
Jan. 9, 2020
Renovation of Vanwey dining facility extended; Reserve January UTA menu announced

Tinker Air Force Base Reservists will continue to receive their meals in Café 3001 and Golden Corral, until the renovation of the Vanwey Dining Facility is complete.
July 1, 2019
Col. Couch named new 10th FLTS commander

Lt. Col. James T. Couch took command of 10th Flight Test Squadron here June 28, 2019. About 100 people attended a change of command ceremony at the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility, located on the south east site of Tinker Air Force Base, to witness Couch assume command of the squadron
June 11, 2019
Students get hands-on aviation experience at Tinker

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Twenty-six students from all corners of Oklahoma visited various units here June 5, 2019, to learn more about future careers in aviation. The Aviation Career Education Program, commonly known as ACE, hosts weeklong summer camps with assistance from the Oklahoma
April 22, 2019
VIDEO: Always ready

Col. Miles Heaslip, 507th Air Refueling Wing commander, discusses the importance of wartime preparation and readiness March 25, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 507th Air Refueling Wing's unit effectiveness inspection capstone event is scheduled for Nov. 15-19, 2019.
April 12, 2019
Weaver assumes command of the 507th Maintenance Group

The 507th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Miles Heaslip, handed the 507th Maintenance Group command guidon to Lt. Col. Karwin Weaver at an assumption of command ceremony here April 7, 2019.
Feb. 26, 2019
Reserve Engineers bring Glenwood back to life

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Reserve engineers from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the 72nd Air Base Wing for the last three months to build three quonset huts and repair damaged facilities at the Glenwood training area here. The new quonset huts are sturdier, cheaper, and
Nov. 4, 2018
Political Do's and Don'ts

As elections approach, it is important to remember that as a military member you are encouraged and expected to be responsible and politically conscious citizens. However, your active participation in political activities is not without limitations. Federal law and Air Force Instruction 51-902
Dec. 12, 2017
386th AEW recognizes warrior from Tinker AFB

An Airman from the 513th Air Control Group, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, was recently selected as a Rock Solid Warrior while deployed with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia.