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  • They were 16 minutes from home

    Editor's Note: The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, with the loss of all seven crew members, shortly before it was scheduled to conclude its 28th mission, STS-107.They

  • Reserve AWACers lead the way to improve E-3 operations

    Since their unit's activation in 1996, Air Force Reservists from the 513th Air Control Group and 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron have continued to prove themselves instrumental to Air Force flying operations. In addition to being twice recalled to active service, the group has flown one 8-hour

  • Snowstorm doesn't stop mission

    507th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Crews were hard at work Dec. 26th following a Christmas snowstorm. Crews removed snow from under and around the Wing's KC-135s, allowing the aircraft to be moved. Their efforts enabled all aircraft to remain mission ready, just in time for a Dec. 28th overseas

  • 507th CE officer makes the jump

    Some might consider a jump from mechanical engineering to civil engineering an interesting career move. Others might say another jump from the suit-and-tie industry of civilian information technology to the rough-and-tumble profession of a military combatrescue officer, or CRO, is, to put it nicely,

  • It takes all of us ....

    What took months of planning and effort culminated in the third spot on the local NBC affiliate recently. For 30 seconds we watched proudly as the 507th Air Refueling Wing sent six aircraft and 156 of our finest warriors downrange, away from their families and homes, during an especially tough time

  • Take precautions in Oklahoma's winter weather

    Winter weather for Oklahoma has come early this year.Long-range weather forecasts indicate unit members may be driving on snow and icy roads more than usual. As temperatures drop, drivers may encounter road and weather conditions needing their prudence, patience, and preparation. The key to winter

  • 507th ARW Reservists deploy to Guam, SWA

    More than 150 Air Force Reservists from the 507th Air Refueling Wing are deploying December 27th and 28th in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The 507th flies and maintains the KC-135R Stratotanker and performs daily air refueling missions in support of national defense.On

  • Medical teams support humanitarian missions

    Master Sgt. Spencer Cluff, 507th Medical Squadron, poses with some Native American patients while on an Alaskan reservation.  Four members of the Dental section supported outreach efforts earlier this year with some travel completed by dog sled. Medical Squadron members stepped up their support of

  • Use your talents this holiday

    When Handel wrote his famous work " The Messiah" (highlighted by the Hallelujah Chorus), he had gone from riches to rags. For 30 years he had entertained Lords and Ladies with his operas. But those days seemed long past. Creditors were at his door. He was depressed. He could not sleep and he was

  • 35th CBCS makes its mark during ORI

    The 35th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) along with their active duty counterpart the 3rd Combat Communications Group, completed an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) last month.  The inspection was conducted from November 1-10 on base, and ultimately saw the 35th CBCS receiving an overall