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  • Commentary: Royal Canadian Air Force marks 100 years of flight

    The Royal Canadian Air Force marked a century since its formation, and the 552nd Air Control Wing Canadian Detachment joined in the commemoration with a special celebration Mess Dinner Gala April 19, 2024. The event, held at Oklahoma City’s Devon Tower, was filled with spirit as members of the 552nd

  • Commander of NORAD, USNORTHCOM Visits Tinker AFB

    Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, returned to Tinker Air Force Base Apr. 26, 2024, to spend time with the 552nd Air Control Wing.

  • Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

    In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees

  • Tinker AFB uses data analytics to improve gate wait times

    There is a new tool being utilized to help ease traffic backups at gates entering Tinker Air Force Base. Defenders at the 72nd Air Base Wing Security Forces Squadron are now using data analytics to help predict gate traffic and assist defenders with day-to-day staffing. Tinker AFB is the first base

  • The 552nd ACW ensuring interoperability at Cope North 24

    The 552nd Air Control Wing participated in one of Air Force’s largest annual multilateral exercises Feb. 4-23 in Guam and surrounding islands with participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S Marine Corps, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force.This is the first time

  • 513th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 513th Maintenance Squadron change of command ceremony was held March 2, 2024, and Col. Alison Schorr, 513th Air Control Group deputy commander, presided over the ceremony.Maj. Ashley Hewko took command of the 513th MXS, succeeding Lt. Col. Carol Stanley as the

  • E3 Sentry plays critical role in Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle exercises

    The 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron and approximately 30 units from across the U.S. Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force gathered at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada for Red Flag 24-1 and the first iteration of Bamboo Eagle. Red Flag provides realistic

  • Native American Heritage Month events scheduled at Tinker

    Every November, the Department of Defense joins the nation in celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This event is an opportunity to recognize the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, stories, and important contributions