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  • Jet fuel switch saves big bucks

    Saving 2 cents a gallon when filling the fuel tank of your car, pickup or SUV is just a proverbial "drop in the bucket." You'd save about a quarter, maybe a half-dollar. A 2-cent savings in jet fuel, though, equates to more than half a million dollars for Tinker Air Force Base and U.S.

  • Flightline, parking lot snow removal begins

    A Caterpillar grader takes time to plow the 507th Operations Group parking lot. The giant plow made its way to the flight line to clear the snow away from the KC-135R Stratotankers. No flight operations were conducted Friday Dec. 6, 2013 as a massive snow and ice storm that spanned several states

  • Operation Holiday Spirit a success despite weather

    Friday night's Operation Holiday Spirit annual charity fund raiser was alive with activity as steaks flew off the grill, auctions were held and attendees donated money for military families in need.The 15th annual fund raiser, held at the Del City American Legion Post 73, raised a record-breaking

  • 513th Air Control Group excels in new inspection

    The Air Force Reserve's 513th Air Control Group modeled excellence once again during a recent inspection by an Air Force Inspector General team. The inspection, called a Consolidated Unit Inspection Phase 0, involved a total force effort with the 513th and the active-duty 552nd Air Control Wing.

  • Top reservists honored at yearly awards banquet

    Men and women from the 507th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the Tinker club Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 to celebrate the annual award recipients.There are six categories in which members are awarded. The Billy Hughes Award, Company Grade Officer of the Year, First Sergeant of the Year, Senior

  • Reserve units reschedule January training

    Reserve units here to include the 507th Air Refueling Wing and 513th Air Control Group have rescheduled their January Unit Training Assemblies due to fiscal uncertainty. The 507th ARW and 513th ACGs, 11-12 Jan. UTA is rescheduled to 25-26 Jan.Please contact you unit chain of command with questions

  • Lodging extensions approved due to inclement weather

    Due to inclement weather, the wing has authorized those members living in affected areas to remain in the locally for safety concerns. IDT extensions have been approved for 11/24/2013. Guidance as follows:1.) You must call Services Lodging at 739-4522 or the lodging cell phone at 405-417-6779 (24