New kitchen to be unveiled during upcoming exercise

Wing members deploying on this month’s Operational Readiness Inspection will be able to experience the future of Air Force field food service as the wing’s new field kitchen is put to the test. The new kitchen is called a “SPEK” or Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen. According to Senior Master Sgt

Colonel Colyer starts a new adventure

I could’ve been a plumber; or an electrician, or a retail clerk! These are all fine and honorable pursuits that bring value and a sense of accomplishment to the employee. In these vocations you know what you will be doing next week and week after; stability is a fine thing when you are raising a

Is commissioning in your future?

With the vision of gold bars glistening on the shoulders, six reservists met with the 507th Air Refueling Wing Deserving Airman Commissioning Review Board last month. The wing commissioning board process was created two years ago to assist unit reservists pursue their goals of assuming greater

Protect yourself from Identity Theft - Part II

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S., claiming more than 10 million victims a year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. The best way to prevent identity theft is to protect your personal information. You should consider the following precautionary

Accomplishing goals, one pound at a time

People gathered at the finish line to cheer Senior Airman Christina Lindstrom on as she emotionally completed her latest goal. Marathon runner, Lindstrom has run her way into a healthy lifestyle and right back into the military. A member of the 507th Medical Squadron, Lindstrom spent four years on

Lt. Col. Klinko completes 33+ year Air Force career

March 29, 2006 was far in the distant future when Lt. Col. Don Klinko, then Second Lieutenant Klinko, first swore his oath and entered into uniformed service on May 27, 1972. That day, though, is quickly approaching. Colonel Klinko will officially retire on March 29th, but he will continue to work

How to deal with identity theft

Identity theft occurs whenever an unauthorized individual uses your personal information (name, social security number, credit card or bank numbers) to open new accounts or charge merchandise in your name without your permission. For those individuals who are unfortunate enough to be a victim, it

507th Air Refueling Wing receives Air Force award

The Air Force has recognized the 507th Air Refueling Wing for its superior performance by presenting it with the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award. In March 2004, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA) to recognize organizations for outstanding

KC-135 fleet prepares for 50th anniversary event

Reservists help battle Oklahoma wildfires

As the wildfire threat continues to alarm citizens across Oklahoma, Air Force Reservists are rolling up their sleeves to join the ranks of hundreds of people volunteering their time to help their neighbors. Meet Tecumseh resident Master Sgt. Michael Holford. Sergeant Holford, the 507th Air Refueling