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  • The 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted promotions for September 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    507th ARW September enlisted promotions

    Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks.
  • Staff Sgt. Allison Hahn, 341st Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of mental health, and Maj. Corey Bayliss, 341st MDOS Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager, speak to a patient March 21, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Mental health technicians assist 50-75 patients a week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

    Executive order offers better access to mental health resources

    Executive Order 13822, "Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life," directs the departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security "to come together and ensure we have seamless access to mental health care and suicide prevention resources for transitioning service members and recent veterans, particularly during their first year of transition after separation or retirement," she said.
  • Be there, be aware: help prevent suicide

    Col. Boehle talks resiliency

    Air Force Individual Reservists are the absolute best our nation has to offer.  They have unlimited opportunities to serve in an extremely flexible status that provides valuable skills to their organization while building and sustaining their warfighting skills. An individual reservist’s unit has operational control for their members and is the
  • Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms are now being phased in throughout the year at the Military Clothing Sales store in the Tinker Main Exchange. The transition to OCP's will be complete April. 1, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    Operational camouflage pattern uniforms on sale at Tinker

    The operational camouflage pattern uniform went on sale at the Tinker Air Force Base’s Army and Air Force Exchange Service earlier this month as part of the Air Force’s ongoing transition to a single combat utility uniform to increase readiness and efficacy. Airmen began purchasing the new uniform at certain Exchanges in April, with other bases
  • President Donald J. Trump hosts a White House ceremony on the establishment of the U.S. Space Command, with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, and the incoming commander of U.S. Space Command, Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond, in Washington, D.C., Aug. 29.

    U.S. Space Command establishment ceremony launches new era of space superiority capabilities

    In a move to enhance the United States’ space superiority capabilities, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike R. Pence, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond formally established the United States Space Command during a ceremony held Aug. 30 at the White House.
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month. Stopping suicide is everyone’s battle. If you, or someone you know, needs immediate help, call the Military Crisis Line and speak to a counselor by dialing 800-273-TALK and pressing 1.

    Suicide Prevention Month: Changing the narrative

    September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Airmen are encouraged to change the narrative and combat the stigma associated with seeking help without fear of negative career implications.
  • Back-to-school safety graphic

    School Bus Safety

    The week after labor day will be the first day of school for many children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us to be safe around school buses. Safety awareness should be the focus, not only for drivers, but parents and children alike. Here are some safety tips from the NHTSA article https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-buses#topic-bus-stop-safety
  • Airman 1st Class Lauren Sprunk, 23d Wing photojournalist, and her son, Jayce, pose for a photo illustration, May 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., in honor of mothers who serve in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk and Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson)

    Air Force mandates dedicated space for nursing mothers

    The policy enables commanders to support nursing mothers by outlining procedures and requirements for establishing a private, secure (lockable from the inside) and sanitary location for the purpose of breastfeeding and/or expressing breast milk.
  • Honorary commanders from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and Brig. Gen. Christopher Hill, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander, stand by a KC-135R Stratotanker before an orientation flight, Aug. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    VIDEO: Honorary commanders fly with the Okies

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Honorary commanders from across Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, join the 507th Air Refueling Wing to see the Reserve refueling mission in action August 23, 2019.
  • Tech. Sgt. Mykal Sequeria, 563d Operations Support Squadron rigger, targets an HH-60G pave Hawk while acting as an oppositional force member, Feb. 22, 2017, at the Playas Training and Research Center, N.M. OPFOR is a role designed to simulate downrange threats and complicate training objectives with the ultimate goal of creating a realistic training environment for units preparing to deploy. Airmen from the 563d OSS fill this role in support of numerous joint exercises each year utilizing aircraft-threat emittors, vehicle-mounted simulation weapons and waves of ground troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)

    August is Antiterrorism Month

    In May 2007, six extremists were arrested after surveilling military installations in the Northeast, arming themselves, and ultimately planning an assault on Fort Dix, N.J., with automatic weapons.In May 2009, four men were arrested with plans to bomb two synagogues in the Bronx and shoot down military aircraft outside Stewart Air National Guard
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