News

June 21, 2017
Air Force leaders continue to emphasize air and space priorities on Capitol Hill

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein briefed congressional leaders on the Senate’s Defense Appropriations Committee on the future of air and space power during testimony on Capitol Hill June 21.
June 21, 2017
‘Pay at the Port’ streamlines MilAir travel

Due to a recent Air Force Accounting and Finance Office directive, Airmen will now use their Government Travel Charge Card for MilAir travel related expenses.
June 19, 2017
Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C.
June 14, 2017
Commentary: It's all about relationships

In my closing days wearing the uniform I have had a chance to reflect on my time with the 507th and how great of an opportunity this has been for me. Some areas that we worked to improve included the training process, multiple levels of communication, the creation of the Tinker Development and
June 13, 2017
Reserve wing mourns loss of civil engineer

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A senior non-commissioned officer in the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron here passed away June 9 at his home in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Senior Master Sgt. John Schulze, former superintendent of the pavement and construction section, 507th CES, served a combined 32 years in
June 7, 2017
Think before you type: Say 'no' to online harassment

With the tap of a keyboard, people can post their immediate thoughts to social networking websites—whether it’s good, bad or ugly.Without time to “think it through”, users risk hurting their career and others with defamatory comments or by overstepping their boundaries when sending private messages.
June 7, 2017
Ransomware: How to stay safe

In mid-May a worldwide ransomware cyberattack infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. Luckily, shortly after the attack began, a web security researcher was able to discover an effective kill switch that slowed the spread of the infection, effectively halting the outbreak. Ransomware
June 7, 2017
Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator

The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course,
June 1, 2017
VIDEO: 'Port dawgs' compete in rodeo

Citizen Airmen of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., competed in their annual rodeo May 6, 2017, in a show of learning, team-building and esprit-de-corps. Five teams of Airmen completed five tasks within a certain time, while being evaluated for safety, proficiency and
June 1, 2017
In-residence PME transcends book learning

Learning is the sunlight and water of personal and professional growth. So needless to say, Reserve Citizen Airmen are expected to continue learning throughout their careers.