Graduation ceremony honors 552nd ACW Airmen

The Spring 2015 Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony will honor 172 Airmen, who have achieved a total of 180 Associates in Applied Science degrees.The Airmen represent the five Air Force commands on Tinker AFB -- Air Force Materiel Command, Air Combat Command, Air Education and

Myriad events planned for 552nd ACW Diamond Anniversary Salute

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Airborne Early Warning and Control for the United States military.To celebrate this epic milestone and to recognize all of the men and women who have and continue to dedicate their lives to this service, the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base will

552nd sergeant named 12th AF senior NCO of the year

A senior master sergeant with the 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was recently named the 12th Air Force's Senior Noncommissioned Officer Outstanding Professional of the Year.Senior Master Sgt. William "Troy" Barber, an E-3 AWACS Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant superintendent when he was

Air Force Chief of Staff praises Tinker Airmen, community support

After nearly four days of engaging with Tinker Airmen and community leaders, the Air Force Chief of Staff, cited Tinker as a "crown jewel" doing remarkable work for the nation.During his visit, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the way Tinker Airmen are carrying out

12th Air Force commander talks resiliency with 552nd ACW Airmen

"You live in the best time ever," Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, 12th Air Force commander and Air Forces Southern commander, told members of the 552nd Air Control Wing last week.The general spoke at an all-call March 30, sharing a positive message for the troops regarding leadership, the four pillars of

552nd ACW to host Diamond Anniversary

The diamond is one of the most precious stones on Earth and is used to mark many special occasions. It is derived from the Greek work "adamas," meaning enduring and unconquerable, and an event celebrating 60 years is known as the diamond anniversary.To that end, the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker

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Secretary of Air Force talks top issues

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James thanked Team Tinker members here Friday for critical support of the nation's warfighters amid budget constraints, fewer aircraft and personnel than ever, and more demands for what they do."Everywhere I go, the ops tempo and the working environment is

Oklahoma military members team up with OKC Thunder to provide meals

Oklahoma military personnel and the Oklahoma City Thunder teamed up to organize meals at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma as part of the Department of Defense and the National Basketball Association's "Commitment to Service" collaboration.The program, which began in April 2014, was focused on

966th AACS cuts ribbon on new facility

March 6 marked the date when the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron officially opened the doors to their new squadron facility.With a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of Bldg. 201W, the Eagles of the 966th AACS now reside close to their Airborne Warning and Control System brethren on the north side