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  • A Caterpillar grader takes time to plow the 507th Operations Group parking lot. The giant plow made its way to the flight line to clear the snow away from the KC-135R Stratotankers. No flight operations were conducted Friday Dec. 6, 2013 as a massive snow and ice storm that spanned several states moved through the area. All schools and state facilities were closed Friday due to the weather however, Airmen at the 507th braved the elements in preparation for the Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Flightline, parking lot snow removal begins

    A Caterpillar grader takes time to plow the 507th Operations Group parking lot. The giant plow made its way to the flight line to clear the snow away from the KC-135R Stratotankers. No flight operations were conducted Friday Dec. 6, 2013 as a massive snow and ice storm that spanned several states moved through the area. All schools and state
  • The new 507th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Joseph M. Revit, works from his new office, Dec. 3 at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    New Mission Support Commander brings unique experience to the 507th Air Refueling Wing

    You can tell the new mission support commander is excited to be back at a wing; Col. Joseph M. Revit makes sure to emphasize that during his interview with me before officially assuming command of the 507th Mission Support Group during the December Unit Training Assembly. I had an opportunity to sit down with the new commander this week to learn
  • Retired Chief Master Sgt. Steven Wright and Senior Master Sgt. Bob Gaspar auction off an OU football helmet at the Operation Holiday Spirit fund-raiser at the Del City American Legion, Dec. 7. The event raised a record-breaking $34,769 to support guard and reserve Airmen in need. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Operation Holiday Spirit a success despite weather

    Friday night's Operation Holiday Spirit annual charity fund raiser was alive with activity as steaks flew off the grill, auctions were held and attendees donated money for military families in need.The 15th annual fund raiser, held at the Del City American Legion Post 73, raised a record-breaking $34,769 to support struggling Guard and Reserve
  • The Air Force Reserve's 513th Air Control Group recently earned an 'excellent' rating during a Consolidated Unit Inspection Phase 0, or CUI. To earn an excellent rating, a unit must show performance or operation that exceeds mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Staff Sgt. Caleb Wanzer)

    513th Air Control Group excels in new inspection

    The Air Force Reserve's 513th Air Control Group modeled excellence once again during a recent inspection by an Air Force Inspector General team. The inspection, called a Consolidated Unit Inspection Phase 0, involved a total force effort with the 513th and the active-duty 552nd Air Control Wing. Nearly 60 Airmen from the Inspector General evaluated
  • Senior Master Sgt. Taunya Avery receives the Gary Hughes Award from 507th Maintenance Group Commander, Lt. Col. Travis Caughlin, far left, Gary Hughes, left and Maintenance Squadron Superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Mitchell during the annual awards banquet at the Tinker club Nov. 23, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Top reservists honored at yearly awards banquet

    Men and women from the 507th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the Tinker club Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 to celebrate the annual award recipients.There are six categories in which members are awarded. The Billy Hughes Award, Company Grade Officer of the Year, First Sergeant of the Year, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Non-Commissioned
  • The 507th ARW and 513th ACG, 11-12 Jan. UTA is rescheduled to 25-26 Jan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    Reserve units reschedule January training

    Reserve units here to include the 507th Air Refueling Wing and 513th Air Control Group have rescheduled their January Unit Training Assemblies due to fiscal uncertainty. The 507th ARW and 513th ACGs, 11-12 Jan. UTA is rescheduled to 25-26 Jan.Please contact you unit chain of command with questions regarding these changes or any personal
  • Members from the 507th Security Forces Squadron take part in their annual weapons qualification course for the M-4 and M-9 weapons systems Saturday November 23, 2013. Senior leaders qualified first, allowing them to assist junior members on the following relay. Training during the makeup UTA weekend was conducted in 28 degree weather during the morning and day portion of the exercise. All members came back to the range for a night time firing exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

    Security Forces Squadron participates in annual weapons qualification training

    Members from the 507th Security Forces Squadron take part in their annual weapons qualification course for the M-4 and M-9 weapons systems, Nov. 23, 2013. Senior leaders qualified first, allowing them to assist junior members on the following relay. Training during the makeup Unit Training Assembly weekend was conducted in 28 degree weather during

  • Lodging extensions approved due to inclement weather

    Due to inclement weather, the wing has authorized those members living in affected areas to remain in the locally for safety concerns. IDT extensions have been approved for 11/24/2013. Guidance as follows:1.) You must call Services Lodging at 739-4522 or the lodging cell phone at 405-417-6779 (24 hours).2.) 507 Lodging will provide a hotel of our

  • Two hour delayed reporting, liberal reschedule authorized for 23-24 UTA

    Due to inclement weather and possible hazardous road conditions the following options are allowed for the upcoming 507th Air Refueling Wing Unit Training Assembly weekend:1. Liberal reschedule for the 23-24 Nov UTA is authorized if members are unable to attend due to inclement weather/road conditions. 2. Two (2) hour max delayed reporting (sign-in)
  • A KC-135R Stratotanker get opened up and prepped for an Isochronal Inspection in early November. Members from the 507th Maintenance group begin the process of the indepth inspection set to last through late November.

    Maintenance crews begin ISO inspection

    A KC-135R Stratotanker was prepped for an Isochronal Inspection earlier this month. Members from the 507th Maintenance group begin the process of the indepth inspection set to last through late November.
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