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  • 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

  • Okie artist unveils Reserve heritage painting

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- During the 49th Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium here Oct. 26-29, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, Air Force Reserve, unveiled the painting "Earth, Blood and Fire,” a painting that depicts the Modular Airborne Fire

  • ‘Okies’ Celebrate 45th Anniversary at Tinker

    This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the 507th Air Refueling Wing operating out operating out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 507th ARW is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the state of Oklahoma.

  • 507th Air Refueling Wing Year in Review: Okies Around the World

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- It’s been a whirlwind of a year here for the ‘Okies’ of the 507th Air Refueling Wing.From Oklahoma to Europe and Southwest Asia, more than 1,100 Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 507th ARW, the largest Reserve unit in the state of Oklahoma, accomplished a great deal.The

  • Careers move forward during deployment

    The 386th Expeditionary Forces Support Squadron Education Center aims to help these Airmen use this time to further their military and civilian education.

  • Get informed, trained on what to do during emergencies

    During an emergency, getting accurate information out to as many people as possible, as fast as possible, is crucial. According to Ed Doss, the Installation Exercise Program director with the 502d Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, there are several ways for the information to

  • TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018

    With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    One in four women and one in seven men will be, or have been, victims of domestic violence. As the domestic abuse victim advocate, October is always very special to me. As we prepare to enter the month of October, I hope to reach out to as many people as I can and talk about the dynamics of Domestic