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  • Master Sgt. Clifford Cox retires

    Master Sgt. Clifford Cox began his military career in the Army on May 22, 1970, retiring April 11, 2010 with more than 29 years service. He served more than seven years as an Infantry Soldier. From 1978 to 1988 Cox took a break from the military. At that time hereturned to the military, only this

  • Master Sgt. John Hansen, Jr. retires

    Master Sgt. John Hansen, Jr. retired April 10, 2010. He entered basic training in June 1977 and came to Tinker after aircraft maintenance jet engine school, spending the restof his career with the 507th. Pictured at left, Lt. Col. Eric Eggers, 507th Aircraft  Maintenance Squadron commander, presents

  • Chief Master Sgt. Doyle (Rod) Garrison retires

    Chief Master Sgt. Doyle (Rod) Garrison, Superintendent for the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, retired April 10, 2010. He entered military service on April 9, 1975 with the 507th Tactical Fighter Group and spent his entire career with the 507th.Pictured at right, Lt. Col. Eric Eggers, 507th

  • 507th Air Refueling Wing recognizes National Nurses Week

    National Nurses week begins every May 6th and ends on May 12th. National Nurses week began in 1954 the year that marked the 100th Anniversary of Florence Nightingale's Mission to Crimea. In 1974 President Nixon issued a proclamation designating this week as National Nurses week. This week is

  • Why I ran

    In 2005, I registered and ran the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon...my first. I wept three times over the 26.2 mile course. The first time was around mile marker 10...('What was I thinking?!  I don't even cover this distance driving to work!) The second time was when I passed the banners with the

  • Sergeant Smith recognized as one of AF Reserve's best

    Tech Sgt. Aaron M. Smith, a cyber systems surety craftsman and NCOIC of the Network Control Center, received the Air Force Communications and Information Annual Individual Award for 3C NCO. Sergeant Smith lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Sergeant Smith was one of four Airmen from the 35th Combat

  • Airman Cooper lauded best in AF Reserve

    Senior Airman Bronwyn Cooper, a network integration journeyman, received the Air Force Communications and Information Annual Individual Award for 3/C Airman. Cooper is a resident of Atoka, Oklahoma.Airman Cooper was one of four Airmen from the 35th Combat Communications Squadron receiving top honors

  • Sergeant Meek selected as best in AF Reserve

    Master Sgt. Michael Meek, a radio frequency transmission systems craftsman, received the Senior NCO of the Year award in the Communications Electronic Systems category. Sergeant Meek is a resident of Moore, Oklahoma.Sergeant Meek was one of four Airmen from the 35th Combat Communications Squadron

  • Airman Patterson wins AFRC award

    Airman Michelle Patterson, an Infrastructure Technician, received the Airman of the Year award in the Communications Electronic Systems category. A resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Airman Patterson entered the Air Force and Air Force Reserve in 2005.Airman Patterson was one of four Airmen from the

  • Reservists recognized for meritorious service

    Eleven 507th Air Refueling Wing members were recently presented the Meritorious Service Medal during the April 11 Commander's Call.Awarded were Lieutenant Colonel Russell B. Howard, Majors Amee C. Howard and William S. Young; Senior Master Sergeants James J. Eye, Jr., Robert M. Gaspar, and Jodie D.