TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – January 6, 2024 (Vol 44, No. 1)
(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)
Okies maintain competitive advantage in Italy
In a total-force effort, eighty-five Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 507th Air Refueling Wing supported NATO and the 55th Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, increasing interoperability and strengthening extended nuclear deterrence Feb. 22-March 11.
Giving back to our nation's heroes for the holidays
Reservists with the 507th Air Refueling Wing deliver gifts to veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Norman Veterans Center Dec. 20, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Kelly)
Okies host "Boss Lift" for civilian employers
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 14. 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Kelly)
Sooners ROTC cadets fly with the Okies
A WC-135R Constant Phoenix reconnaissance aircraft from the 45th Reconaissance Operations Group at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Kelly)
Operation Holiday Spirit celebrates 24 years of fundraising
Airmen enjoy an evening of fantastic food and fundraising at Operation Holiday Spirit Dec. 1, 2023, at the American Legion Post 73/VFW Post 9969 in Del City, Oklahoma. Since 1999, Reservists from the 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, along with Guardsmen from the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, have held the OHS Steak Supper Fundraiser for families needing a little extra boost during the holidays.
Give Happy with the Combined Federal Campaign
It’s time to give happy! The Combined Federal Campaign is back for 2023. It’s time to give happy! The Combined Federal Campaign is back for 2023. Tinker’s goal is to raise $250,000.
507th ARW December Enlisted Promotions
UPCOMING EVENTS
Personal/Professional Development Opportunities
Resilience Initiatives
JANUARY – Post Deployment informal breakfast w/ helping agencies &USO Jan 7, 0700, AMXS Break Room
FEBRUARY 3 – Five Love Languages class, 25 couples (50 total), Base Chapel 1800-2000 (see flyer)
MAY 4 – Community Partner and Helping agencies @ Family Day
AUGUST – Mental Health Fair
Please contact your first sergeant with any questions or for more information
NOTEWORTHY UPDATES
RRPA Application is Available in myFSS
Instructions for submitting a Reduced Retired Pay Age application are included both in the below Frontline and myFSS link:
ARPC RRPA Frontline AFR/ANG Reduced Retired Pay Age myFSS Article
TINKER TRAFFIC ADVISORY
A portion of Tailfeather Drive will be closed from Aug. 7 to Dec. 2023.
The parking lot at the southwest corner of Bldg. 9201 will be accessible during the construction.
To see other construction projects, visit https://www.tinker.af.mil/Home/Traffic-Weather-Construction-Info/
Dress and Appearance Changes
As of April 1, 2023
- CDCs are No-Salute zones
- Cold weather headbands authorized
- Four operational badges authorized above USAF tape
See https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-uniform-regulations-purses-beards/ for all
AFI 36-2903 changes
Express III Shoppette open on UTA weekends
0630 to 1730 – Beginning May 13th the Express III Shoppette down the street from 507th ARW HQ will be open for the remaining drill weekends of FY23.
Chapel services available on UTA Sundays
Event: Chapel Service Date: Sunday UTA Time: 0715-0745, Location: Bldg 1094, 72nd MDG, Heritage Hall in the basement
Event: Chapel Service Date: Sunday UTA Time: 0730-0800 Location: 72nd APS Conference Rm.
Event: Bible Study Date: Sunday UTA Time: 0800 – 0830, Location: Bldg 1048, 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Conference Room.
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
Contact Tech. Sgt. Nicaela Garcia for more information about upcoming events at nicaela.garcia@us.af.mil
If you would like to submit information or photos to the On-final, email us at 507arw.pa2@us.af.mil