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April 16, 2025
30 Years later: Youngest OKC Bombing victim gives back by becoming Tinker AFB civilian employee

Anyone who lived in Oklahoma on April 19, 1995 has a story about the day a Ryder truck full of fuel-oil explosives ripped the heart out of America. The firefighters who arrived on scene at the Alfred P. Murrah Building and immediately started putting out car fires. Then the wind shifted, the oily
March 17, 2025
REAL ID required for Base Visitors after May 7, 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, Tinker Air Force Base visitors will be required to have a REAL ID to enter the base.A REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the upper-right had corner. Base security will no longer accept state-issued identification from visitors that does not meet the new federal security
March 13, 2025
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention

Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
March 7, 2025
Warriors of Air and Space: Tinker Air Show Featuring Thunderbirds takes off June 28-29, 2025

The Tinker Air Show returns June 28-29, featuring the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! The theme for this year is ‘Warriors of Air and Space,’ highlighting the warrior ethos, hard work, and contributions of the military and civilian members of Tinker Air Force Base. Numerous military and
March 3, 2025
Port Dawgs Test Skills and Teamwork in Annual Rodeo

In a high-stakes test of skill, teamwork, and readiness, members of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron gathered for their annual 72nd APS Port Dawg Rodeo, an event designed to sharpen their abilities in a competitive environment. The squadron has held the rodeo for over a decade to build camaraderie
Feb. 21, 2025
Pacific power nexus: Citizen Airmen prove their mettle in Exercise NEXUS FORGE

Imagine: You are an Airman on deployment, but you are certainly not amongst the desert sand you’re used to. A humid breeze flutters the flaps of the nearby tents, and strange birds sing their foreign songs from the tropical foliage nearby. Volcanic rock crunches beneath your boots, and the smell of
Jan. 6, 2025
Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list

The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
Jan. 3, 2025
Trusted Traveler Program suspended at Tinker AFB

Effective immediately, by order of the U.S. Northern Command commander, the Trusted Traveler Program is suspended. During the suspension period, a 100% ID check will be enforced at all gates for individuals 18 years-old and over. Individuals without a DoD-issued ID card are required to visit the
Dec. 28, 2024
2024: A Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, the 419th Fighter Wing can look back on a year filled with excitement and achievement.The year began with a bang as the 419th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an extended 3-day training exercise during its January unit training assembly. The squadron set up a
Dec. 6, 2024
513 ACG December Enlisted Promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 513th Air Control Group enlisted ranks are: