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  • Sixth OIF deployment complete, 728th home for now

    More than 150 members of 728th Air Control Squadron, an associate unit here, returned from Southwest Asia Sept. 21, after supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom since May. "They provided persistent command and control to the joint service there, a 24/7 job," said Col. Scott Fischer, commander of the

  • American Component Team reigns in CAN/AM Softball

    In celebration of 30 years of partnership, the American and Canadian components of the 552nd Air Control Wing played a friendly game of softball September 9. Despite the Canadian team's valiant effort, the American team won the game, 27 to 8.

  • 552 MXG Boosts e-Tools

    The 552nd Maintenance Group conducted a Rapid Improvement Event in coordination with Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. It was the second of three RIEs they have planned for this year. The goal of the event, conducted from 14 to17 July, was aimed at improving the availability of

  • Fun had by all at Viking Fest 2009

    The pavilions behind the Tinker Golf Club turned into quite a spectacle on August 7 as Airmen of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron, along with several members of the 552nd Air Control Wing Staff came out in full Viking regalia to celebrate Viking Fest 2009. In true Viking tradition, the event

  • New ergonomic seats installed in E-3 fleet

    For operators occupying the 19 control stations aboard E-3 Sentrys, 12-to-14-hour missions will become a bit more comfortable after new ergonomically designed seats are installed on the U.S. fleet. This Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft is the first of five legacy platforms to receive the

  • Phoenix Warriors visit Oklahoma veterans

    With the majority of the squadron on the road flying its two Air Expeditionary Force taskings, the Phoenix Warriors of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron paid a visit to the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center August 10 to help brighten the days for and cheer up patients from the

  • Highly-respected 552 ACW Command Chief retires

    After over 29 years of service, August 14 is the last day Chief Master Sgt. James "Jim" Foltz, command chief, 552nd Air Control Wing, will serve as an active duty member of the United States Air Force. Countless friends, family members, and colleagues have travelled to Tinker Air Force Base for his

  • Virtual Flag 09-3 prepares warfighters for deployment

    More than 380 military personnel from 21 locations in the United States and abroad, and 14 types of aircraft participated in Virtual Flag 09-3 from June 29 to July 2 at the Distributed Missions Operation Center here. The five-day exercise provided live, virtual and constructive integrated training

  • New Chief steps into important role

    Over the course of the month, the 552nd Air Control Wing is making an important transition as the current command chief steps down and a new leader for the Airmen takes his place. The current command chief, Chief Master Sgt. James Foltz is retiring August 14, and by the time he is saying his

  • 552 ACW Airmen recognized at World Cup of Softball

    Eleven deserving Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing were recognized Friday night during the KFC World Cup of Softball for their excellent commitment and service to the wing and the US Air Force. Col. Scott Forest, vice commander, 552 ACW, was invited to throw the first pitch of the game as part