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  • Firefighters from the 507th Civil Engineering Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb, Sept. 8, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the CES fire climb, during which the Reservists climb up and down a three-story fire training tower 14 times to honor the 343 firefighters who perished during the attacks on the World Trade Center, Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Oct. 4, 2019

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Oct. 4, 2019 (Vol 39, No. 10)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)Exceptional year earns Okies unit honorsThe 507th Air Refueling Wing here was recently awarded the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award to recognize the organization for outstanding service to the United States in
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    507th ARW October enlisted promotions

    Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks.
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    Exceptional year earns Okies unit honors

    The 507th Air Refueling Wing here was recently awarded the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award to recognize the organization for outstanding service to the United States in direct support of worldwide combat operations from Jan. 1 -- Dec. 31, 2017.
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    Facts about DD Form 214's for Guard, Reserve

    The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or DD Form 214, is a document Airmen may receive at certain points in their careers such as separating from an active duty unit, completing job training, or returning home from a deployment.Air Force Reservists and Air National Guard members may expect to receive a DD 214 when retiring from
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    Nation Preparedness Month: ‘Prepared, Not Scared’

    National Preparedness Month, observed every September, is a time for Airmen and their families to plan and prepare for potential natural disasters likely to strike their area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared this year’s theme as “Prepared, Not Scared.” According to their website they want to “encourage parents, teachers, and caregivers to visit Ready.gov/kids so they can teach our youth what to do when a crisis occurs, and how to take preparedness actions together.”
  • A 138th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon and a 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker fly behind 507th ARW tanker during a congressional orientation flight, Aug. 15, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Sept. 6, 2019

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- ON-FINAL NEWS BULLETIN – Sept. 6, 2019 (Vol 39, No. 9)(Click headline to follow link to story and photos)Congressional leaders fly with the 507th ARWOklahoma students visit the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 2019, as part of the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy held by the
  • Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms are now being phased in throughout the year at the Military Clothing Sales store in the Tinker Main Exchange. The transition to OCP's will be complete April. 1, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    Operational camouflage pattern uniforms on sale at Tinker

    The operational camouflage pattern uniform went on sale at the Tinker Air Force Base’s Army and Air Force Exchange Service earlier this month as part of the Air Force’s ongoing transition to a single combat utility uniform to increase readiness and efficacy. Airmen began purchasing the new uniform at certain Exchanges in April, with other bases
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month. Stopping suicide is everyone’s battle. If you, or someone you know, needs immediate help, call the Military Crisis Line and speak to a counselor by dialing 800-273-TALK and pressing 1.

    Suicide Prevention Month: Changing the narrative

    September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Airmen are encouraged to change the narrative and combat the stigma associated with seeking help without fear of negative career implications.
  • Honorary commanders from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and Brig. Gen. Christopher Hill, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander, stand by a KC-135R Stratotanker before an orientation flight, Aug. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    VIDEO: Honorary commanders fly with the Okies

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Honorary commanders from across Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, join the 507th Air Refueling Wing to see the Reserve refueling mission in action August 23, 2019.
  • A1 Support Team to be Available on Primary UTA Weekends

    A1 Support Team to be Available on Primary UTA Weekends

    Beginning in October, the A1 directorate will have a team available to provide support to the field on all primary unit training assembly weekends. This effort is just one of many transformation initiatives AFRC A1 is implementing to reform the human capital enterprise and further enable ready, resilient Airmen, according to Col. Lisa Craig, AFRC A1 director.
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