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  • Reserve Recruiters: offering opportunities

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- “It’s a different world in the Air Force Reserve.” You hear that, but what does that mean? Maybe you have served active duty and are ready for something completely unrelated to the military. Maybe you’ve enjoyed your time on active duty and are unsure of what your

  • Remember Thanksgiving safety

    For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes, to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

  • Reservist wins AFRC civilian communication excellence award

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs is happy to announce the following 2017 Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence:Outstanding Communication Civilian Category II Award: Lauren C. Gleason, 507th Air Refueling Wing, Tinker Air Force Base,

  • Federal benefits open season begins

    This year's Federal Benefits Open Season runs from today through Monday, Dec. 11, and includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) program. Open Season gives

  • Refueling F-16 Falcons of the 549th Combat Training Squadron

    Six F-16Cs from the 549th Combat Training Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., fly in formation after receiving fuel from the Okies at Tinker Air Force Base Oct. 27, 2017. The 465th Air Refueling Squadron Okies offloaded 30,000 lbs. of fuel during the flight from Nevada to Louisiana. (U.S. Air

  • LRS commander awarded Bronze Star

    The commander of the 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron here, Maj. Damien Miller, received the Bronze Star Nov. 5 for his meritorious service in Iraq from Jan. 7 to July 8. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest individual military award, and is awarded to any person who distinguishes himself or

  • Once an Okie, always an Okie: The History of Reserve Airmen at Tinker

    U.S. Air Force Reserve units served here dating back to June 1946, when they were still part of the Army Air Forces. Since that time, Air Force Reserve units on base have flown bombers, trainers, transports, fighters and now command and control and aerial refueling aircraft.

  • Walking on the wild side

    The goal for pest management and entomology is to keep the base's insect, rodent and feral animal population at a manageable level, Argo said. To do this they use a variety of control measures; such as setting up traps for feral animals, utilizing rodenticides and pesticides and employing local