New Mission Support Commander brings unique experience to the 507th Air Refueling Wing

You can tell the new mission support commander is excited to be back at a wing; Col. Joseph M. Revit makes sure to emphasize that during his interview with me before officially assuming command of the 507th Mission Support Group during the December Unit Training Assembly. I had an opportunity to sit

Operation Holiday Spirit a success despite weather

Friday night's Operation Holiday Spirit annual charity fund raiser was alive with activity as steaks flew off the grill, auctions were held and attendees donated money for military families in need.The 15th annual fund raiser, held at the Del City American Legion Post 73, raised a record-breaking

513th Air Control Group excels in new inspection

The Air Force Reserve's 513th Air Control Group modeled excellence once again during a recent inspection by an Air Force Inspector General team. The inspection, called a Consolidated Unit Inspection Phase 0, involved a total force effort with the 513th and the active-duty 552nd Air Control Wing.

Top reservists honored at yearly awards banquet

Men and women from the 507th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the Tinker club Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 to celebrate the annual award recipients.There are six categories in which members are awarded. The Billy Hughes Award, Company Grade Officer of the Year, First Sergeant of the Year, Senior

Reserve units reschedule January training

Reserve units here to include the 507th Air Refueling Wing and 513th Air Control Group have rescheduled their January Unit Training Assemblies due to fiscal uncertainty. The 507th ARW and 513th ACGs, 11-12 Jan. UTA is rescheduled to 25-26 Jan.Please contact you unit chain of command with questions

Security Forces Squadron participates in annual weapons qualification training

Members from the 507th Security Forces Squadron take part in their annual weapons qualification course for the M-4 and M-9 weapons systems, Nov. 23, 2013. Senior leaders qualified first, allowing them to assist junior members on the following relay. Training during the makeup Unit Training Assembly

Lodging extensions approved due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, the wing has authorized those members living in affected areas to remain in the locally for safety concerns. IDT extensions have been approved for 11/24/2013. Guidance as follows:1.) You must call Services Lodging at 739-4522 or the lodging cell phone at 405-417-6779 (24

Two hour delayed reporting, liberal reschedule authorized for 23-24 UTA

Due to inclement weather and possible hazardous road conditions the following options are allowed for the upcoming 507th Air Refueling Wing Unit Training Assembly weekend:1. Liberal reschedule for the 23-24 Nov UTA is authorized if members are unable to attend due to inclement weather/road

Maintenance crews begin ISO inspection

A KC-135R Stratotanker was prepped for an Isochronal Inspection earlier this month. Members from the 507th Maintenance group begin the process of the indepth inspection set to last through late November.

Okies participate in joint service exercise