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  • Training for boxing requires dedication

    It's nicknamed the "sweet science." ESPN rates it as the world's most difficult sport. And it's the ultimate form of competition, according to Staff Sgt. Charlie Floyd. Floyd is an AWACS communications technician for the 970th AACS here at Tinker Air Force Base, and also a member of the base boxing

  • Chief Long receives Air Force Meritorious Medal

    Chief Master Sergeant Tina M. Long, an Air Force Reservist with the 507th Air Refueling Wing, recently received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. Chief Long, who serves as the 507th ARW Command Chief, distinguished herself for her integral efforts to develop sustaining relationships with Team

  • Major Spencer awarded for outstanding service

    Major Jack D. Spencer, an Air Force Reservist with the 507th Air Refueling Wing Legal Office, recently received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. According to his citation, the major distinguished himself while serving an extendided active duty tour assigned to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics

  • Wing vice commander supports cultural tour

    Col. Michael Mahon, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, tours the Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan around a KC-135 Stratotanker during a visit to the Transit Center, Oct. 16, 2009. Col. Mahon, 507th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, is scheduled to return to the 507th ARW in January. (U.S.

  • October is Fire Prevention Month

    In 2007, according to the National Fire Protection Association 2,865 Americans were killed and another 13,600 were injured as a result of fire. Direct property loss due to fires was estimated at $7.4 billion. 84% of all fire deaths occurred in residences. December, January and February were the peak

  • What does she mean?

    While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm

  • Operation Holiday Spirit begins plans

    As fall and winter months rapidly approach local Reserve and Guard members are again turning their attention to Operation Holiday Spirit. OHS is a consolidated Tinker AFB Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard drive to help raise funds that assist other needy Reserve and Guard members. This is the

  • Major Baird awarded

    Major Robert C. Baird has recently received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. According to the accompaning citation, the major distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Lead Security Forces Advisor, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, Combined Air Power

  • New recruits embark on Air Force career

    Twenty-nine people assembled on the flightline recently to enlist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. The new Airmen will become members of the 507th Air Refueling Wing here at Tinekr Air Force Base. Family members gathered around to watch the ceremony as 507th ARW Wing Commander, Col Jeffery R. Glass

  • Wing recognizes Quarterly winners

    The top Airmen of the Quarter awards were announced recently for the 507th Air Refueling Wing. The winners, pictured left to right, are Capt. Bruce Hanna, 507th ARW Operations Group as Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; MSgt Jeffery Thompson from the 507 ARW Mission Support Group as Senior NCO of