News

July 30, 2018
Reserve unit sends 'A-team' to RIMPAC 2018

The 507th Air Refueling Wing from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, sent a team of more than 100 Reserve Citizen Airmen and four KC-135R Stratotankers to Hawaii, June 27 to Aug. 2, in support of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
July 25, 2018
DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

The Department of Defense issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients.
July 23, 2018
Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance

The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.
July 18, 2018
Reservists return from deployment

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Family, friends, and co-workers greet a deployed group of U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 507th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., July 3, July 5, and July 7, 2018. More than 100 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 507th ARW
July 12, 2018
171st Successfully Tests LAIRCM System

The 171st Air Refueling Wing tested the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) Gen 3 missile defense system here on May 25, 2018. The LAIRCM is designed to protect the KC-135 Stratotanker and other aircraft from surface-launched Infrared (IR) guided missiles.
July 3, 2018
Air Force issues “Dr. Love” Risk Management Video Challenge

Airmen around the globe now have the chance to create their very own “Risk Management in 45 Seconds or Less” video. The opportunity for Airmen to unleash their imagination and join in the fun is a result of the “Dr. Love” Risk Management Video Challenge, being held in conjunction with the Safe +
July 2, 2018
A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care

Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect.
June 28, 2018
AFROTC detachment commander, instructor vacancies available for summer 2019

Air Force officials have announced 45 projected Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps detachment commander positions and 104 instructor vacancies available for summer 2019. Line of the Air Force lieutenant colonels and majors selected for lieutenant colonel may apply for detachment commander
June 19, 2018
Employee Assistance Program—One-Stop Resource for Support

The Air Force’s new Employee Assistance Program provides civilian employees and their families with free, confidential resources and support to help manage normal everyday life challenges that may affect job performance and personal well-being.
June 13, 2018
We Are Airmen: 2018 Recruiting Video Contest

Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and pride to be an Airman in the United States Air Force! If you were a civilian thinking about joining the military, what kind of commercial would make you want to become an Airman?