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  • Master Sgt. Casey Cleveland, 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance supervisor, poses with his handmade blades Oct. 22, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cleveland recently competed on the bladesmithing competition show Forged in Fire on the History Channel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    Okie forges his way to victory

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A maintenance supervisor in the 507th Air Refueling Wing here was crowned champion in the History Channel’s bladesmithing competition show, Forged in Fire, October 23, 2019.  A member of the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron since 2009, Master Sgt. Casey Cleveland is also an amateur bladesmith. Forged in Fire
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    Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

    In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
  • 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
  • The 507th Air Refueling Wing Community College of the Air Force October 2019 graduates at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    October 2019 Community College of the Air Force graduates announced

    October 2019 Community College of the Air Force graduates from the 507th Air Refueling Wing.
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    AFRC restructures the enlisted grade force

    On October 1, more than 3,500 enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen will see upgrades to their grade authorizations.MAJCOM senior enlisted leaders and other key members reviewed, evaluated and restructured the enlisted grade authorizations as part of the Enlisted Grade Council, established in 2016. The council grew out of a continuous process improvement
  • Members of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron secure cargo during a rodeo, Sept. 6, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The rodeo incorporated various jobs competed by aerial port in a fun and competitive atmosphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    72nd Aerial Port Squadron participates in rodeo

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron participated in a rodeo during the September unit training assembly at Tinker Air Force Base. The rodeo incorporated different tasks completed by aerial port in a fun and competitive atmosphere. The winning rodeo team, from passenger services, included: Team Chief Tech. Sgt.
  • Firefighters from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a fire climb Sept. 8, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    VIDEO: Remembering 9/11

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- 507th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters honor the bravery and sacrifice of first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Congressmen and their staff stand for a group photo after a congressional orientation flight on a 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker Aug. 15, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Okies shared the Reserve mission and a unique experience with the congressional delegation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy)

    Congressional leaders fly with the 507th ARW

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Reps. Kevin Hern and Markwayne Mullin along with congressional staffers from across Oklahoma joined the 507th Air Refueling Wing here on a orientation flight, Aug. 15, 2019. The congressional delegation visited the largest Air Force Reserve flying unit in the state to enhance their relationship with more than
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