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  • 966th AACS team wins Air Force-level award; presented by Air Force Chief of Staff

    Ten captains made Tinker proud. Representing the 30-member 552nd Air Control Wing Formal Training Unit Distributed Training Team, the captains accepted an Air Force-level award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron team won the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award and
  • MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron out of Tinker AFB, Okla., sits on the flightline Sept. 21 during Gunfighter Flag. The 963rd AWACS participated as friendly "blue air" forces during the exercise. Gunfighter Flag, which ran from Sept. 14 through 24, was Mountain Home's first ever large-scale, multi-national exercise which brought more than 450 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Canadian air force to Mountain Home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Debbie Lockhart)

    Gunfighter Flag wraps up

    Gunfighter Flag wrapped up Sept. 24 in what the wing commander deemed a "grand slam." "We don't often have the opportunity to practice large-force employment on this scale," said Col. John Bird, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "What we did here over the last two weeks rivals what you see at Red Flag and Maple Flag." Gunfighter Flag is a
  • Representative Shane Jett reads the 30th Anniversary Canadian-American Partnership Proclamation during an official ceremony September 23. To his side are Col. Scott Forest, vice commander, 552 ACW, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, commander, OC-ALC, and Maj. Gen. Pierre Forgues, NORAD J3, Canadian Forces. Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Kinder Blacke.

    Celebrating 30 years of CAN-AM Partnership

    It was a festive occasion September 23, as two neighboring countries celebrated an important milestone in their relationship during the 30th Anniversary Canadian American Partnership Proclamation Ceremony. This year marks three decades of Canadian co-manning in the 552nd Air Control Wing. "Every day at Tinker Air Force Base, Canadian and American
  • Senior Airman Robert Sochor, 728th Air Control Squadron surveillance technician, receives a welcome home hug after returning from his first Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment with his unit Sept. 21. As one of the Air Force’s four unique Control and Reporting Centers, more than 150 members of the 728th ACS provided command and control of joint air operations using surveillance, identification, weapons control, battle management and theater data links while overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

    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 552nd Air Control Group, Tinker AFB, Okla. Their
  • The Canadian and American components of the 552nd Air Control Wing played a friendly game of Softball 9 September in honor of the 30th anniversary of Canadian-American partnership. Despite the fierce competition, the American team won, 27 to 8. Photo courtesy of Mr. Kenneth LaFayette.

    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.
  • A group from the 552nd Maintenance Group works to map out the current process of receiving, employing, and repairing e-Tools (laptops) during a four-day rapid improvement event. (Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Roslewski)

    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 serviceable electronic tools. E-3 aircraft maintenance
  • 1st Lt. Michelle Zook and her Viking Husband, Capt. Jeremiah Zook, 960 AACS, enjoyed the festivities in true Viking style. Photo compliments of 1st Lt. Michelle Zook.

    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 included food fights, boat races, tug-of-war, a
  • A maintenance crewmember at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., installs a new operator stations seat aboard an E-3 Sentry recently. The new seats are expected to help alleviate back and neck stress for crews on long-duration missions. (Courtesy photo)

    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 new seats under a program known as fixed aircrew
  • A group of Airmen from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron spent time visiting with patients at the VA Medical Center August 10. Photo courtesy of Senior Airman Jose Zayaszambrana.

    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 local area. Twenty-seven squadron members spent just
  • Chief Master Sgt. James Foltz is retiring August 14 after 29 years of service in the United States Air Force. For the last three years he has served as the command chief for the 552nd Air Control Wing. Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Kinder Blacke.

    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 retirement ceremony, scheduled for August 14 at
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