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  • Leadership and overcoming obstacles

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Being in my position, I have witnessed some absolutely wonderful scenes of Airmanship and unity. Unfortunately, I've also witnessed some awful scenes of when leadership, supervisors and Airmen had little to no concern for their jobs or others. I often ask myself why

  • Reservists refuel Tyndall F-22 Raptor following hurricane

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here played a critical role Nov. 5 in Hurricane Michael recovery by ensuring one of the repaired F-22 Raptors flew safely from Tyndall AFB, Florida, to Hill Air Force Base’s Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Utah.

  • DID YOU KNOW: Blended Retirement System

    It once seemed far into the future when the DoD first introduced it, but the Blended Retirement System opt-in date of Dec. 31, 2018, is fast approaching with only one month left to decide.Still not sure what the BRS is or if you might benefit from opting in? Check out this video, this article, or

  • IR Pay: Current and Future State

    At HQ RIO we are currently addressing some systemic and process problems that have impacted IR MilPay and Travel Pay for years.  Although some of the root causes are outside of our control, we are executing a plan to fix what is within our control.  For the past few years, HQ RIO has been on a

  • Expanded Tricare coverage for eligible Guard and Reserve members

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve?  Did you receive 12304b orders for a preplanned mission? If so, you may now be eligible for TRICARE early eligibility and transitional health care benefits, the same as Reserve Component members who are activated in

  • Political Do's and Don'ts

    As elections approach, it is important to remember that as a military member you are encouraged and expected to be responsible and politically conscious citizens. However, your active participation in political activities is not without limitations. Federal law and Air Force Instruction 51-902

  • Federal employees insurance 'Open Season' begins Nov. 12

    Open season for the 2019 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFEDS), and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) begins on Nov. 12 and ends on Dec. 10.