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  • 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,

  • Okies maintain competitive advantage in Italy

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.—In a total-force effort, eighty-five Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 507th Air Refueling Wing supported NATO and the 55th Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, increasing interoperability and strengthening extended nuclear deterrence Feb. 22-March 11.

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Family Day fun for all Reservists

    Tinker's Air Force Reserve family, the 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 513th Air Control Group, join forces to bring both Reserve units together for an All-Star Family Day May 6, 2023, in Hangar 1030. Each year, the 507th ARW hosts Family Day and invites families and friends out to the wing to

  • 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.

  • All Reserve, All-Star Family Day to be held May 6

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – The 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 513th Air Control Group are joining forces this year to bring both Reserve units together for an All-Star Family Day to be held May 6, 2023, in Hangar 1030.

  • 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

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