Dec. 19, 2019 KC-46 completes first around-the-world flight A KC-46A from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the Pegasus’ first flight around the world Nov. 13-26.The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included
Dec. 12, 2019 Changes to VA-guaranteed home loans to take effect Jan. 1 Beginning January 1, 2020, the VA Funding Fee will increase for some Veterans, however, the effective 'cap' on VA no-down payment loans will be eliminated, according to the Veterans Affairs website.
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force warns Airmen of electronic cigarette risks The Air Force, much like the civilian population, is seeing a decrease in traditional tobacco use, but an increase in e-cigarette use, with the highest usage being among younger Airmen.
Dec. 11, 2019 Lt. Gen. Kirkland provides readiness update to Congress Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee on Nov. 21.The testimony pertained to the organic industrial base within the United States Air Force, and allowed the general to update the members
Dec. 6, 2019 ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Dec. 6, 2019 ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Dec. 6, 2019 (Vol 39, No. 12)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)Home for the holidaysMembers of the 507th Air Refueling Wing return home from a deployment to Southwest Asia Nov. 22 and Nov. 25, 2019, to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.4th AF recognizes "Best
Dec. 5, 2019 Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1 The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
Dec. 3, 2019 507th ARW December enlisted promotions TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:MASTER SERGEANTGabriel Montgomery, 507th Civil Engineer SquadronTECHNICAL SERGEANTJames Foster, 507th Civil Engineer SquadronCasey Cottrell, 507th Logistics Readiness SquadronJoyce Dayrit Swift, 507th
Dec. 3, 2019 'Tis the season for safety It's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are a time filled with great food, presents and good times. Unfortunately, the season can also bring a Grinch-like influx of fire hazards, burglaries and vehicle accidents. Here are some statistics and tips to help you take care of
Nov. 25, 2019 Home for the holidays TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 507th Air Refueling Wing return home from a deployment to Southwest Asia Nov. 22 and Nov. 25, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)
Nov. 25, 2019 WWII Soldier’s dog tags reunited at Tinker AFB Seventy-five years after his aircraft was shot down by German anti-aircraft fire in the Netherlands during World War II, Tech Sgt. Orville Bruce Journey’s dog tags were finally brought back to his family. The dog tags were presented to Bruce Journey’s brother, 87-year-old Oklahoma City resident