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July 30, 2020
507th ARW August enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:MASTER SERGEANTHarry Sharpton, 513th Maintenance SquadronTECHNICAL SERGEANTBenjamin Pannell, 507th Maintenance SquadronSTAFF SERGEANTRichard Keane, 507th Maintenance SquadronJames Morgan, 72nd Aerial Port
July 28, 2020
NASCAR, Driver Salute New Air Force Reservist

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When LaToya Freeman got a call July 22 saying her name was going to be painted on Jimmie Johnson’s car as part of NASCAR Salutes for the Super Start Batteries 400 race at the Kansas Speedway, she was in disbelief.Freeman, who recently enlisted in the Air Force Reserve but has
July 22, 2020
Okies keep aircrews safe amid COVID-19

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 507th Operations Group leadership ensured the Okies refueling mission continued while keeping aircrew and maintainers safe by implementing new operating standards in order to conduct daily missions refueling aircraft from Alaska to
July 16, 2020
Reservist, civilian fire chief responds to COVID-19 crisis

At the beginning of 2020, it was unclear how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic would become. During these uncertain times, first responders voluntarily work in harm's way in order to help others.
July 15, 2020
Air Force update for COVID-19

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
July 14, 2020
Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.
July 11, 2020
ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – July 11, 2020

ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – July 11, 2020 (Vol 40, No. 7)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinionsThe FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees
July 11, 2020
507th ARW July enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:SENIOR MASTER SERGEANTBrian Green, 513th Maintenance SquadronJames Jenkins, 507th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMichael Russel 730 Air Mobility training SquadronMASTER SERGEANTJacob Hempstead, 507th Civil
July 7, 2020
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions

The FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20-to-30 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The survey includes questions about employees’
July 2, 2020
Goldfein describes the future of the Air Force

During the hour-long virtual appearance, the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer explained that the service has made progress toward high-priority goals that include all-domain, joint operations and adapting to meeting threats from near-peer powers.