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  • This graphic depicts the 8 step problem solving model for Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. AFSO-21 is starting to take shape and improve operations in 507th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

    AFSO-21 helps improve processes for Reservists

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, is a program to increase efficiencies and while this program is not new, it is starting to take shape and improve operations in the 507th Air Refueling Wing.AFSO-21's objective is to establish a continuous process improvement that leans on the collective experience in the community and utilizes best
  • A World War II vet thanks Senior Master Sgt. Gary Wagner, 507th Maintenance Squadron for the Christmas gifts during the Annual Norman Veterans Center Christmas Party Dec. 22. Wagner and more than 25 other Reserve and Guard Airman spent the day with the vets to listing to stories, making jokes and celebrating the holiday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Norman Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen enjoy Annual Christmas Party

    Through donation support the Reserve campus here rose over $1,500 and purchased hundreds of gifts for the Veterans living at the Norman Veterans Center then personally delivered those gifts at the veterans Christmas party Dec. 22.This marks the 18th year of the "Angel Tree" program and the support is well received by vets and employees at the
  • Col. Douglas E. Gullion assumed command of the 507th Operations Group at an Assumption of Command ceremony here Dec. 6. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    New Operations Group Commander takes the reins

    Colonel Douglas E. Gullion assumed command of the 507th Operations Group at an Assumption of Command ceremony here Dec. 6. Gullion oversees 465th Air Refueling Squadron, the 507th Operations Support Flight, 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron (Altus) and the 1st Aviation Standards Flight (Oklahoma City).The ceremony opened with the arrival of the
  • A good time was had by all at the 507 Air Refueling Wing’s swanky 2014 annual awards gala. From left to right, Master Sgt. Darrin Oglesby, First Sergeant of the Year, Col. Brian Davis, 507 ARW commander, Capt. Britnee McIntyre, CGO of the Year, Ms. Kathy Gillette, Moore Chamber of Commerce, Tech Sgt. Sgt Heather Bennett, NCO of the Year, Ms. Jan Davis, Branch Manager of Tinker Federal Credit Union, Master Sgt Adrain Smith, SNCO of the Year, Ms. Christine Nichols, Spouse of the Year and Ms. Kimberley Silkwood, Civilian of the Year. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration/Senior Airman Krystin Trosper)

    Wing celebrates top performers at the swanky 2014 annual awards gala

    (Editor's note: This story is written in a 1920's journalistic style for fun) An annual awards banquet was held under the auspices of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, of which Col. Brian S. Davis is commander.  The gala began in the evening of Dec. 6th, when some two hundred Airmen of the world's greatest air force patronized the swanky Sheraton Hotel
  • Staff Sgt. Ashley Osborn, right, a flight medic with the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, receives a standing ovation on November 1 after sharing her story at the 16th annual Operation Holiday Spirit fundraiser at the Del City American Legion. Osborn received support from the organization three years ago when her son was hospitalized and diagnosed with meningitis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Caleb Wanzer)

    16 years and counting; Operation Holiday Spirit still going strong, helping Airmen in need

    In December 2011, Christmas gifts were the last thing on Ashley Osborn's mind. Her nine-month old son Devry had been hospitalized most of that year and was diagnosed with meningitis. "At that time I was working at a hospital, so they were pretty understanding when I had to take care of my son," Osborn said. Despite her employer's flexibility, she
  • Col. Brian S. Davis, 507th Air Refueling Wing commander greets Col. John Russell, the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General team chief here Oct. 31. The 40 person AFRC IG General team inspected the 507th Air Refueling Wing Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 for the new unit effectiveness inspection capstone event as part of the new Air Force Inspection System. The 507th received an overall "effective" rating by the IG. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    507th ARW tackles new inspection system

    The 507th Air Refueling Wing completed the new unit effectiveness inspection capstone event as part of the new Air Force Inspection System, receiving an overall "effective" rating by the 40 member AFRC Inspector General team.The capstone event was held during the November Unit Training Assembly and concluded on Nov. 4. Inspectors from various

  • Health Benefits Program open season dates set

    Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run Nov. 10 through Dec. 8, officials announced recently.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans and make any changes they desire for the following year. Eligible employees who

  • Are You Ready? - Building the Commanders Inspection Program

    "Transparency Drives Excellence everyday" This is our mantra for our upcoming unit effectiveness inspection. We should always be ready; that's what it is all about.  This means that we should become adept at accomplishing our mission and stop worrying about preparing for the next inspection team.  So we have finishing up our last minute MICT
  • Maj. John Kearns, left and Lt. Col. Marvin Ashbaker prepare a KC-135R Stratotanker for takeoff during the recent Global Thunder exercise. Flight crews remained on alert during the exercise in preparation for no notice missions. Global Thunder is an annual exercise led by U.S. Strategic Command. Its purpose is to demonstrate the capability to generate aircraft for the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Tinker units support large scale command and control exercise

    Elements of the 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 552nd Air Control Wing participated in U.S. Strategic Command's annual field training and battle staff exercise, Global Thunder 15 and North American Aerospace Defense Commands exercise Vigilant Shield 15, Oct. 20 - 29 Oct.The total force effort from the Reserve and Active Duty brought KC-135R
  • Master Sgt. Melissa Long, Dental Hygienist in the 507th Medical Squadron, annotates the patient's dental record while assisting Lt. Col. (Dr.) Randall Griffin during an annual exam on Oct. 4 2014 at Tinker Air Force Base. On a typical UTA weekend, the dental team examines approximately 50 patients. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Gleason)

    Small Dental Flight team has big job taking care of the entire wing

    A small team of dentists and dental assistants at the 507th Dental Flight has the challenging task of treating some 1,000 Airmen here. They complete approximately 50 annual dental exams over the course of a typical two-day unit training assembly.Dental Flight Commander, Lt. Col. Randall Griffin, oversees two general dentists and seven dental
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