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  • Use your talents this holiday

    When Handel wrote his famous work " The Messiah" (highlighted by the Hallelujah Chorus), he had gone from riches to rags. For 30 years he had entertained Lords and Ladies with his operas. But those days seemed long past. Creditors were at his door. He was depressed. He could not sleep and he was

  • 35th CBCS makes its mark during ORI

    The 35th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) along with their active duty counterpart the 3rd Combat Communications Group, completed an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) last month.  The inspection was conducted from November 1-10 on base, and ultimately saw the 35th CBCS receiving an overall

  • Training for boxing requires dedication

    It's nicknamed the "sweet science." ESPN rates it as the world's most difficult sport. And it's the ultimate form of competition, according to Staff Sgt. Charlie Floyd. Floyd is an AWACS communications technician for the 970th AACS here at Tinker Air Force Base, and also a member of the base boxing

  • Chief Long receives Air Force Meritorious Medal

    Chief Master Sergeant Tina M. Long, an Air Force Reservist with the 507th Air Refueling Wing, recently received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. Chief Long, who serves as the 507th ARW Command Chief, distinguished herself for her integral efforts to develop sustaining relationships with Team

  • Major Spencer awarded for outstanding service

    Major Jack D. Spencer, an Air Force Reservist with the 507th Air Refueling Wing Legal Office, recently received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. According to his citation, the major distinguished himself while serving an extendided active duty tour assigned to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics

  • Wing vice commander supports cultural tour

    Col. Michael Mahon, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, tours the Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan around a KC-135 Stratotanker during a visit to the Transit Center, Oct. 16, 2009. Col. Mahon, 507th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, is scheduled to return to the 507th ARW in January. (U.S.

  • October is Fire Prevention Month

    In 2007, according to the National Fire Protection Association 2,865 Americans were killed and another 13,600 were injured as a result of fire. Direct property loss due to fires was estimated at $7.4 billion. 84% of all fire deaths occurred in residences. December, January and February were the peak

  • What does she mean?

    While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm

  • Operation Holiday Spirit begins plans

    As fall and winter months rapidly approach local Reserve and Guard members are again turning their attention to Operation Holiday Spirit. OHS is a consolidated Tinker AFB Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard drive to help raise funds that assist other needy Reserve and Guard members. This is the

  • Wing strives to make every day Veterans Day

    The VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City received a boost from local Air Force reservists last month when several boxes of books and magazines were delivered to the downtown Oklahoma City facility. The Tinker Reserve Enlisted Advisory Council, comprised of members from the 507th Air Refueling Wng and