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  • Colonel Brian S. Davis, right, assumes command of the 507th Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base Feb. 8, 2014. Brigadier General John C. Flournoy Jr., 4th Air Force commander presided over the proceedings. Davis comes to the 507th from the 459th Air Refueling Wing where he served as Operations Group commander for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    507th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. Brian S. Davis assumed command of the 507th Air Refueling Wing Feb. 8, 2014 at Tinker Air Force Base with a ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr., 4th Air Force commander.Colonel Davis served as the 459th Operations Group commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md. He assumes command of the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying
  • Staff Sgt. Erik Cartwright uses a leaf blower to remove snow from the steep steps between the 507th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building and the 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The storm moved into the central Oklahoma area Thursday Feb. 6, 2014, dumping nearly three inches of light powdery snow on Tinker AFB. Members of the 507th spent limited time getting areas cleared up as wind chills were minus 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Third snow storm in a week packs a punch, leaves 507th frozen and grounded

    Staff Sgt. Erik Cartwright uses a leaf blower to remove snow from the steep steps between the 507th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building and the 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The storm moved into the central Oklahoma area Thursday Feb. 6, 2014, dumping nearly three inches of light powdery snow on Tinker AFB. Members of the 507th spent
  • Col. Brian S. Davis

    Colonel Brian S. Davis set to take command of 507th Air Refueling Wing

    Col. Brian S. Davis assumes command of the 507th Air Refueling Wing during a 10 a.m. ceremony Feb. 8 at Tinker Air Force Base. Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr., 4th Air Force commander, will preside over the proceedings. Colonel Davis served as the 459th Operations Group commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md. He will assume command of the largest Air

  • Air Force Structure commission releases final report

     The National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force has posted its report on the Commission' s website at http://afcommission.whs.mil.The commission visited Tinker AFB, Aug. 20, 2013 with the intention of seeing total force integration in action among active Air Force, Reserve, and Air National Guard units and observing cost-efficient
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    Military OneSource offers free tax services

    If it hasn't arrived yet, your 2013 W-2 wage and tax statement likely is on its way, and with it the countdown toward the April 15 tax filing deadline.As preparations begin for the upcoming tax season, military families are being offered a free service to ensure they can meet that deadline from anywhere they may be stationed around the
  • With wind chills dipping well below 32 degrees, Master Sgt. Regina Rector, left discusses cold weather safety on the flight line with Tech. Sgt. Rodolfo Ando, 507th Maintenance Squadron during a pre-flight inspection recently. Rector is the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2013 Outstanding Safety Civilian of the Year Award winner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Tinker Reservist receives Air Force Reserve Command's Outstanding Safety Civilian of the Year award

    Master Sergeant Regina Rector received the 2013 Air Force Reserve Command's Outstanding Safety Civilian of the Year award here Dec. 7, 2013. The recognition was presented for outstanding achievement in ground safety from Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2013. During this time Rector served as the 507th Air Refueling Wing's Ground Safety Manager. This
  • Senior Master Sergeant Bob Gaspar, 507th Operations Group superintendent of intelligence, stops a point blank shot from Oklahoma City Barons hockey player, Bradley Hunt during a floor hockey game January 14, 2014 in the Maintenance Squadron hangar. Hunt was one of four Barons players to volunteer for the game here as part of a winning raffle by 507th Civil Engineering Squadron’s Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Bostwick. Five members from the 507th and 137th Oklahoma Air National Guard Air Refueling Wings participated in the game as dozens more took time to come watch. The four Barons hockey players along with two cheerleaders toured a KC-135R Stratotanker prior to the game. The Oklahoma City Barons are part of the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Oklahoma City Barons face off against reserve, guard units in a floor hockey shootout

    Senior Master Sergeant Bob Gaspar, 507th Operations Group intelligence superintendent, stops a point blank shot from Oklahoma City Barons hockey player, Bradley Hunt during a floor hockey game January 14, 2014 in the Maintenance Squadron hangar. Hunt was one of four Barons players to volunteer for the game here as part of a winning raffle by 507th
  • Colonel David Robertson, left, assumes command of the 513th Air Control Group from presiding officer, Col. William Lyons, assistant vice commander and chief of staff, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, during a ceremony in the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron auditorium Friday Jan. 10, 2014. During the ceremony, Robertson laid out his top three priorities as new commander: Air Force Core values, total force integration and family. Former 513th ACG commander, Col. Jeffrey J. McGalliard currently serves as Commander, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    513th Air Control Group welcomes new commander

    Colonel David Robertson assumed command of the 513th Air Control Group Friday Jan. 10, 2013, during a ceremony held in the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron auditorium.Colonel Robertson comes to the 513th ACG after serving two-and-a-half years as Chief, Battle Watch Branch, Force Generation Center, Robins AFB, Ga.Colonel Robertson is no stranger
  • Cutline: An Airman with the 507th Air Refueling Wing prepares to fuel an aircraft prior to take off. Tinker will soon swtich from JP-8 fuel to the cheaper and more readily available Jet A fuel. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Jet fuel switch saves big bucks

    Saving 2 cents a gallon when filling the fuel tank of your car, pickup or SUV is just a proverbial "drop in the bucket." You'd save about a quarter, maybe a half-dollar. A 2-cent savings in jet fuel, though, equates to more than half a million dollars for Tinker Air Force Base and U.S. taxpayers.Tinker is one of several Air Force bases switching
  • First Lieutenant Cristi Jordan, 507th Operations Group, listens to a veteran during the Norman Veterans Center Annual Christmas party, Dec. 23. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Looking into the eyes of a Vet: Angel Tree project brought holiday gifts to 300 veterans

    Looking into the bright eyes of a World War II Marine Corps vet, I intensely listened as he described his experiences during the war. His voice cracked a bit as he detailed those days so many years ago. The gentleman was in his 90's but still was able to vividly describe to me what being a veteran is all about. Sacrifice, service, dedication,
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