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  • 137th Oklahoma Air National Guard medical team trains aboard KC-135

    Eleven members of the 137th Oklahoma Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing flew a combination training mission aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker for patient care and in-flight refueling training on May 29th, 2014.Nine 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members practiced medical scenarios and aircraft

  • Airshow volunteers needed

    Members of Team Tinker have an outstanding opportunity to showcase the Air Force mission to the local community with the 2014 Star Spangled Salute Air Show, June 20-22. To make this event a success and ensure the safety and security of those who attend as well as base assets, volunteer augmentees of

  • 507th member wins AFRC Fire Officer of the Year

    A firefighter with the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron received the Air Force Reserve Command's Military Fire Officer of the Year award for 2013 on May 4 at the Tinker Air Force Base theater.Of the 28 fire flights in the Air Force Reserve Command, Master Sgt. Michael D. Bilharz was selected for the

  • 507th Fuels Management Flight 2013 Golden Derrick Award recipient

    The 507th Fuels Management Flight was awarded the American Petroleum Institute's 2013 Golden Derrick Award May 4 at the May Unit Training Assembly Commander's Call. The award, presented by 507th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Brian S. Davis, is the first in wing history.The Award is a yearly

  • Director of Psychological Health gives Airmen outlet to cope with stress

    In an effort to help Airmen cope with stress and other mental health related concerns, the Air Force Reserve Command is hiring Directors of Psychological Health. The position stems from a study completed in June, 2007: An Achievable vision: Report of the Department Task Force on Mental Health. In

  • Rep. Tom Cole visits AF Reserve's only AWACS unit

    Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., visited the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., April 18 as part of a base-wide tour to hear the accomplishments of and issues facing military units at the base.The 513th is an Air Force Reserve unit stationed at Tinker and is the only reserve unit to

  • Oklahoma City bombing site, nearly two decades later

    Nineteen years after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the Reflecting Pool, running east/west along what used to be N.W. 5th Ave., is still a place for many visitors to come and take time to reflect upon that tragic morning. The Field of Empty Chairs is located on the south side

  • Headquarters staff embraces ARCNet to improve efficiency

    In an effort to streamline training, readiness and duty status, the 507th Air Refueling Wing headquarters staff is making the push to bring these processes into one central location known as Air Reserve Component Network.ARCNet is a web-based IT platform that can be used to integrate many online

  • Modern day technology helps reservists stay fit

    As a member of the Air Force, maintaining a high level of fitness is a necessity. It is one of the few careers where your personal fitness is mandatory. Thankfully, you also have many resources to help you, such as the Health and Wellness Center, free gyms and high tech fitness gadgets. As

  • Welding on safety gates underway

    Senior Airman Allan Smith, 507th Metal Technologies Shop works on the front cross member of a safety gate for an aerospace ground equipment B-4 stand. A time compliance technical order was issued mandating safety gates be added to the AGE B-4 and B-5 stands. Welding on the 12, B-4 and 5, B-5 stands