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  • Col. Douglas E. Gullion will take command of the 507th Air Refueling Wing during a change of command ceremony, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. in Hangar 1030. The 507th ARW consists of three subordinate groups and eleven squadrons employing over 1,100 citizen Airmen at Tinker Air Force Base. This Air Force Reserve Command wing supports KC-135R worldwide air refueling requirements, United States Strategic Command's alert and emergency war order requirements as well as C-17, KC-135 and in the future, KC-46 training requirements at a geographically separated unit at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    New wing commander selected

    The Chief of Air Force Reserve announced here the new commander for the 507th Air Refueling will be Col. Douglas E. Gullion. Gullion is currently the 507th Operations Group Commander and he will assume command of the wing during the 507th ARW change of command ceremony, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. in Hangar 1030. The 507th ARW consists of three
  • The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first-ever aerial refueling passing 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16 fighter Jan. 24. (Boeing photo by Paul Weatherman)

    KC-46A Pegasus conducts 1st in-flight refueling demonstration

    The KC-46A Pegasus successfully transferred fuel through its boom to an F-16C Fighting Falcon Jan. 24 to demonstrate aerial refueling operations in advance of its first production decision later this spring.The KC-46A passed 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16C piloted by Lt. Col. Daniel Alix of the 416st Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing out of
  • Legislative assistant Keith Roachford of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez’s office observes a aerial refueling between a KC-135R Stratotanker and an E-3 Sentry over the skies of Texas, Jan. 19, 2016. The Congressional staff members toured Air Force Reserve Command facilities at Tinker then flew on a training mission to increase their understanding of the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    On a mission: Congressional staff tour, fly with AFRC

    Eleven Congressional staff members representing various states around the country learned about the Air Reserve Command aerial refueling mission and more during a wing tour and flight on board a KC-135R Stratotanker here Jan. 19, 2016. In an effort to showcase the Air Force Reserve mission, the Congressional staffers spoke with senior Reserve unit
  • 160110-F-OW851-026 Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing load ammunition into magazines in below freezing temperatures Jan. 10, 2016, at the gun range at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Airmen are required to demonstrate their proficiency on the M-4 carbine by completing combat arms training, through classroom instruction and hands-on training on the firing range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)

    507th Security Forces; always ready

    While force protection levels fluctuate and new threats arise here and overseas, Reservists in the 507th Security Forces Squadron remain ready to answer the call and protect the forces behind the scenes every day.These defenders take the responsibility of protection seriously, whether it's manning the gates, training on their primary weapon or
  • Veteran Robert Black, a Purple Heart recipient, tells Staff Sgts. Ashley White and Sarah Haggard of the 507th Air Refueling Wing a war story Dec. 22, 2015, at the Norman Veterans Center in Norman, Okla. Twenty-five members of the 507th ARW and their families attended the annual Angel Tree party, delivering gifts to 20 Veterans and nearly $700 toward the resident’s benefit fund. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Commentary: Sharing stories and laughter: Making friends at the Veterans Center

    This year was my first time my family and I went to the Veteran's center to celebrate Christmas. On Dec. 22, as soon as we walked into the facility, we were greeted by the friendly staff, and the Vets made us feel relaxed and right at home.The residents had unique and interesting personalities. While listening to their stories, we begged for more
  • Tech. Sgt. Herbert Briscoe of the 507th Maintenance Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., speaks with a resident’s sister Dec. 22, 2015, at the Norman Veterans Center in Norman, Okla. This year marked the19th year that the 507th Air Refueling Wing has participated in the annual Christmas party at the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Commentary: Veterans: True superheroes

    I consider the approximately 300 Veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf Wars who live at the Norman Veterans Center in Norman, Okla., to be superheroes.These men and women come from all walks of life, yet all served their country as a team. It's a special feeling to deliver gifts to the residents and to show them that others appreciate
  • Four Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors from the 507th Security Forces Squadron walk out to check targets at the firing range after Airmen fire their M-4 carbines during weapons qualification Oct. 3, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Reservists interested in joining the Security Forces career field are eligible to receive an enlistment bonus of up to $20,000 for committing to a six-year enlistment, and prior-service Airmen interested in retraining into the field are eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    Security Forces Airmen eligible for $20K in bonuses

    Reservists interested in joining the Security Forces career field are eligible to receive an enlistment bonus of up to $20,000 for committing to a six-year enlistment, and prior-service Airmen interested in retraining into the field are eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000.According to Master Sgt. Eric Kiddie of the 507th Security Forces Squadron
  • Michael Johnson, an electrician with the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares wiring for installation of new liquid crystal displays in a KC-135 cockpit at Tinker Air Force Base Dec. 22, 2015. The new displays are part of the latest KC-135 Stratotanker upgrade called Block 45 which will be retro fitted into Air Force Reserve Command jets in the 507th Air Refueling Wing starting in Feb. 2016. (Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Initial phase of upgrades to Reserve KC-135s to begin in February

    KC-135R Stratotankers operated by the 507th Air Refueling Wing are scheduled to be the first Air Force Reserve Command tankers to be retrofitted with the new KC-135 Block 45 upgrade at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex here in February 2016.The latest KC-135 upgrade, called Block 45, will completely remodel the inside of the flight deck with
  • Military Training Instructors from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, attend the 927th Air Refueling Wing’s August Unit Training Assembly to inform MacDill Reservists of special duty opportunities. Available positions include AGR, ART and TR positions as MTIs for staff, technical and master sergeants. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Staff Sgt. Adam C. Borgman)

    Reservist Basic Military Training Instructors Needed

    The 433rd Training Squadron is recruiting NCOs to serve as Reserve Military Training Instructors to train tomorrow's Airmen at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.Reservists between the ranks of Staff Sgt. to Master Sgt. can not only serve as instructors in the traditional Reservist capacity, but also through the active guard Reserve (AGR) and air
  • Staff Sgt. Sean Carter, a fuel systems technician with the 507th Maintenance Squadron, installs pressure plates on an empty fuel cell taken from a KC-135R center wing tank in order to check the cell for a possible leak Dec. 15, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-135 has six fuel cells in the center wing, four cells in the forward body, and five cells in the aft body, for a total of 16 fuel cells. The wings of the aircraft also hold fuel that is pumped directly into the wings, filling nearly the entire wing structure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    Deployed operations made possible by home station fuel systems shop

    Deployed maintenance teams sometimes discover a problem so big that they must call on the help of their home station partners.That's exactly what had to be done Dec. 6, when a deployed KC-135R Stratotanker with a major fuel leak returned from Southwest Asia to the 507th Maintenance Squadron here for repairs.According to Master Sgt. Cameron Dinger,
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