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  • Col. Alain Poisson, 552nd Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Keven Coyle, outgoing commander of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron, lead the congratulatory applause for Lt. Col. Kristen D. Thompson shortly after she assumed command of the squadron during a ceremony Tuesday in Fannin Hall. Holding the guidon is 1st Sgt. Anthony Sayers, 960th AACS. Colonel Poisson presided over the ceremony attended by approximately 100 family members, friends and co-workers. (Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel/Released)

    960th AACS welcomes new commander

  • Col. Jay R. Bickley

    552nd ACW commander leaving 'home' for 12th AF

    On July 1, Col. Jay R. Bickley and his immensely supportive wife, Karla, will bid farewell to Tinker Air Force Base -- a place they've called home for a number of years -- and start embracing their new roles at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Ariz.Succeeding Colonel Bickley will be Col. David M. Gaedecke.Colonel Bickley will become the vice commander
  • A rainstorm on the horizon didn’t stop the 2015 Diversity Day 5K Color Run on June 12. Crossing the finish line in a cloud of color is Senior Airman Briante Brown from the 552nd Air Control Network Squadron. The top three male runners were 2nd Lt. Neal Lucas, 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron; Maj. Jonathan Clough, 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron; and Cadet Nate Woodford, U.S. Air Force Academy. The top three women were Senior Airman Patricia Hall-Coleman, 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Capt. Jeri-Lynn Harper, 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron; and Airman 1st Class Jolanta Gorska, 552nd Maintenance Squadron. (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)

    Celebrating Diversity Day

  • Capt. Fernando Nicolalde, a pilot with the 552nd Operations Group, is the 2015 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leadership Award winner. (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)

    Tinker captain wins ACC award

    A pilot with the 552nd Operations Group has taken home the 2015 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leadership Award for Air Combat Command.Capt. Fernando Nicolalde had an impressive award package that included accomplishments from the last year, from his time as a flight commander for the Aircrew Flight Equipment (formerly known as Life Support) and
  • Col. Jay Bickley, commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, thanks Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of Pacific Air Forces, for attending the wing’s Diamond Anniversary kickoff reception May 7 at the Tinker Club. Colonel Bickley presented the general with a commemorative coin. (Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel/Released)

    Leaders hail 552nd ACW's 60th anniversary

    Bookended with addresses from two former wing commanders, the 552nd Air Control Wing's three-day Diamond Anniversary Salute "exceeded all expectations," wing Commander Col. Jay Bickley said.The extravaganza drew hundreds of distinguished visitors, past wing commanders, current and former Airmen, family members and community guests for activities
  • Members of the 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose with one of the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System planes they’ve retrofitted with the Block 40/45 technology upgrades. (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)

    Ready to roll: Production miliestone revs up AWACS upgrades

    The 552nd Air Control Wing recently received its first full-rate production E-3G AWACS aircraft, a milestone marking the start of faster upgrades for the rest of the surveillance and battle management fleet.E-3 Program Manager Thomas Ramsey with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center said the turning point means Tinker AFB's 566th Aircraft
  • Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, responds to a question from Paula Burkes, a reporter with The Oklahoman, during an interview at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Tinker Air Force Base, April 21-22. (Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel/Released)

    ACC commander praises 552nd ACW's professionalism

    Air Combat Command's top leader took time to meet with Airmen of the 552nd Air Control Wing last week."I needed to come out and see the Airmen, and see what I can do to help them," Gen. "Hawk" Carlisle said last week, following his first visit to Tinker Air Force Base since taking over as commander of ACC last November.After his visit April 21-22,

  • 552nd ACW commander encourages maximum participation in 'Salute'

    Ever since assuming command of the 552nd Air Control Wing in June of 2013, Col. Jay R. Bickley vowed to make educating his Airmen about their Air Force heritage one of his top priorities.The 552nd ACW commander has made good on his promise by periodically inviting retired service members to the base to talk to Airmen about 552nd ACW heritage.That
  • Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Zebert, a member of the 552nd Maintenance Group, discusses the Air Force repair enhancement process with Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, during his two-day visit to Tinker Air Force Base, April 21-22. During his first visit to the base since assuming command of ACC in November, the general and Mrs. Gillian Carlisle met with Airmen of the 552nd Air Control Wing and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Technology Center. Additional coverage of Gen. Carlisle’s visit will appear in next week’s Tinker Take Off. (Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel/Released)

    ACC commander visits 552nd ACW

  • Retired AEW members look forward to Diamond Anniversary Salute, May 7-9

    "Military heritage is the foundation of patriotism."At least, that's according to retired U.S. Air Force Maj. William "Bill" Richards III, a former E-3 "Sentry" Airborne Warning and Control Systems weapons officer, tactics officer and instructor senior director, who will be one of the many veterans helping to celebrate the 552nd Air Control Wing's
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