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Nov. 22, 2024
507 ARW First Sergeant Inducted into the Order of the Diamond

Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Scoles, the 507th Air Refueling Wing’s first sergeant, was presented the Order of the Diamond during a ceremony celebrating his retirement from service in the Air Force Reserve held at the 507th Air Refueling Wing on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, November 16. In the Air
Nov. 15, 2024
507th ARW Launches “Refuel Radio” Podcast

The 507th Air Refueling launched their official podcast, “Refuel Radio,” November 12 hosted by Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief. Each monthly episode is intended to focus on topics that promote connectedness among the 507th
Oct. 20, 2024
507th Chief of Staff Launches CGOLD to Forge Tomorrow’s Air Force Leaders

Lt. Col. Mark Vardaro, chief of staff for the 507th Air Refueling Wing, launched the inaugural Company Grade Officer Leadership Development program on Oct. 20, 2024, designed specifically for the wing’s junior officers. During the event, Vardaro spoke about leadership with a craftsman's care,
Feb. 7, 2024
Okies welcome new flying squadron commander

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Lt. Col. David Vera Torres succeeded Lt. Col. Matthew Biggs as the commander of the 465th Air Refueling Squadron here in a change of command ceremony Feb. 3, 2024.
Feb. 1, 2024
Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visits Tinker AFB Reservists

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visited four Reserve units at Tinker AFB January 25-26, 2024.
Dec. 14, 2023
Okies host "Boss Lift" for civilian employers

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 14. 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Kelly)
Dec. 3, 2023
Operation Holiday Spirit celebrates 24 years of fundraising

Airmen enjoy an evening of fantastic food and fundraising at Operation Holiday Spirit Dec. 1, 2023, at the American Legion Post 73/VFW Post 9969 in Del City, Oklahoma. Since 1999, Reservists from the 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, along
Nov. 29, 2023
Cadets take flight with the Okies

An F-16 prepares to receive fuel from a 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 November 3, 2023, over Austin, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Kelly)
June 15, 2023
2022 Annual Award Winners announced May 6

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 507th Air Refueling Wing here announced the winners of the 2022 507th ARW Annual Awards at the annual awards celebration May 6, 2023.
April 15, 2023
ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – April 15, 2023 (Vol 43, No. 4)

ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – April 15, 2023 (Vol 43, No. 4)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)507th ARW keeps Aviano AB flyingU.S. Air Force Airmen from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron conduct preflight checks during a total force training event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 2, 2023.