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  • Senior Airman Eloisa Paez of the 507th Medical Squadron’s Drug Demand Reduction team waits as an Airman verifies his information on his urine sample during urinalysis testing Oct. 3, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The 507th MDS is required to test 100 percent of the Reservist population each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)

    Drug Demand Reduction: Debunking drug-testing myths

    The 507th Medical Squadron's Drug Demand Reduction team offered a few tips to keep members informed of the program's purpose and how to adhere to the guidelines.Staff Sgt. Jennifer Paradis, 507th MDS DDR team member, says the goal of testing is to prevent members from using illegal drugs and from abusing prescription drugs."Random and frequent
  • Senior Airman Jon Becenti from the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron observes as boom operator Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a 513th Air Control Group E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System in mid-air Oct. 3, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Becenti and 13 other first-term Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing were chosen to fly on an incentive flight to get a closer look at the 507th ARW’s refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeffery Dahlem)

    Incentive flights: Reservists get a close-up view of refueling mission

    Fourteen first-term Reservists from the 507th Air Refueling Wing flew on an incentive flight aboard a 465th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker Oct. 3, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.The flight was an opportunity to demonstrate to the Airmen how their work contributes to the wing's refueling mission; giving them perspective outside of
  • The KC-46A Pegasus Tanker deploys the centerline boom for the first time Oct. 9. The boom is the fastest way to refuel aircraft at 1,200 gallons per minute. (Boeing photo by John D. Parker)

    Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed

    The KC-46A Pegasus notched another success this week when the systems at the heart of aerial refueling were demonstrated on EMD-2 with the deployment of both drogue systems and the boom.On Oct. 8, EMD-2 successfully extended the drogue refueling baskets from both the Centerline Drogue System (CDS), located on the belly of the fuselage, and from the
  • Firefighters from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron gather to say a prayer before their annual 9/11 fire climb Sept. 13, 2015 at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. This marks the 6th year that the Reservists have commemorated the victims and workers of 9/11 attacks by climbing the fire training tower for 56 minutes, which is the time it took for the south tower to collapse after being struck by an airliner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Reservists commemorate 9/11 anniversary with fire climb

    This year marks the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and firefighters from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron honored the fallen with their 6th annual fire climb Sept. 13 to remember the victims and heroes who perished that day.Several members donned firefighter gear and traded packs of equipment as they climbed up and down the fire training
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    KC-46A tanker completes successful first flight

     A KC-46A Pegasus tanker (EMD-2) made history with its first flight Sept. 25 from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, landing a few hours later at Boeing Field in Seattle."The KC-46A will provide critical refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities to the warfighter," said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. "This flight represents

  • Attention commuters: Reduced hours at Tinker Gate, Eaker Gate shifts to temporary 24-hour operations

    Beginning Sept. 11, Tinker Air Force Base personnel and visitors should anticipate modifications to the current traffic flow at the Tinker and Eaker Gates. This is in preparation for the next construction phase on the Interstate 40, Air Depot Boulevard and Southeast 29th Street intersection improvement project.The Tinker Gate hours will change to
  • Staff Sgt. Samuel Martinek of the 507th Security Forces Squadron handcuffs kids to put them in jail during the 507th Air Refueling Wing Family Day celebration Sept. 12, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Family Day is held on the Saturday of the Unit Training Assembly and gives Reservists and their families time to come together and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    Operations group hosts wing Family Day 2015

    The 507th Operations Group hosted the annual 507th Air Refueling Wing Family Day and car show September 12th in Hangar 1030 here.Capt. Ed Burnet, a pilot in the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, said the day's events were entertaining for all ages and a great way for members to relax with their families and co-workers."I think we really put together a
  • Airmen from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron work together during an active shooter exercise to detain mock shooter, Tech. Sgt. Darryl Lindgens, Aug. 12 in the 507th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building as senior controller Scott Lindsey, with the 72nd ABW Inspector General Inspections, evaluates. This is the third active shooter exercise performed on Tinker Air Force Base this year. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    Exercise tests base, Reservists' coordination

    Tuesday started like a typical day, but soon erupted into a stressful mock scenario, testing emergency response in many areas, including an active shooter scenario and a mock hijacking Aug. 11th on Tinker Air Force Base.The exercise kicked off with a realistic active shooter situation in building 1043, home to the 507th Air Refueling Wing
  • Maintenance Airmen from the 513th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watch as a Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter flies behind an E-3C Sentry on Aug. 24 at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, Calif. After each mission, the Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft requires careful inspection and checks to ensure safety of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Wanzer)

    513th Reservists enable Navy pre-deployment training

    Reservists from the 513th Air Control Group returned last week from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, where they provided Airborne Warning and Control System support to the Navy's Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of Southern California.The exercise, led by the Navy's 3rd Fleet, served as an evaluation of Carrier Strike
  • AFRC Command Chief Cameron B. Kirksey sits down for an interview with the 507th Air Refueling Wing public affairs team August 8, 2015, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Kirksey has visited more than 20 Reserve units during his tenure as command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    AFRC Command Chief visits Tinker Reservists, Q & A

    The Air Force Reserve Command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, visited the 507th Air Refueling Wing during the August Unit Training Assembly 7-9 August.  During the visit the Chief discussed many important issues to Reservists.  Below is a question and answer session conducted by public affairs during his visit.Q & A,
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