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April 6, 2022
AWACS demonstrates historic firsts, receives and processes in-air EW updates in minutes

For the first time, the U.S. Air Force’s E-3G airborne warning and control system aircraft, or AWACS, demonstrated the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight.
March 7, 2022
964th Airborne Air Control Squadron teams with allies during Red Flag Nellis 22-1

Advanced aerial exercise Red Flag 22-1 concluded February 11, 2022.The exercise was the first of three iterations that will take place this year on the Nevada Test and Training Range.“Participants are encouraged to work together to build a winning team with confidence under fire, integrated
Jan. 13, 2022
552 ACW puts readiness on display for 15 AF command team

Airmen and leaders from across the 552nd Air Control Wing met with the Fifteenth Air Force commander and command chief during their visit to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 10.Fifteenth AF Commander Maj. Gen. Michael G. Koscheski and Chief Master Sgt. Sonia Lee toured the 552nd Operations Group
Oct. 7, 2021
552nd ACW commander sets sights on culture change

To say Col. Keven Coyle’s first 90 days in command of the 552nd Air Control Wing have been eventful is an understatement.In addition to hosting many visitors -- including the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the commander of Air Combat Command -- the wing held exercises to test capabilities,
Aug. 11, 2021
552nd ACW Airmen display skills at Red Flag

Members of the 552nd Air Control Wing have been putting their critical combat training skills on display on the ground and in skies over Nevada at Red Flag 21-3.Crews from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron joined the more than 2,000 participants from 17 states representing the Air Force, Navy,
July 27, 2021
Wing initiatives, innovation highlight discussion during ACC commander visit

Air Combat Command’s top leaders stopped by the 552nd Air Control Wing July 20, 2021, to learn about new wing initiatives and spend time with Airmen.During the visit, Gen. Mark Kelly commander of ACC and Command Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, of ACC also discussed innovations and capabilities,
July 1, 2021
Col. Keven Coyle takes command of the 552nd Air Control Wing

In the 552nd Air Control Wing’s change of command ceremony held at Tinker Air Force Base June 30, Col. Keven Coyle succeeded Col. Alain Poisson as commander of the 552 ACW. Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, 15th Air Force commander, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. was the presiding officer for the ceremony.Coyle
April 19, 2021
Commentary: Tinker remembers OKC bombing 26 years later

At 9:02 a.m. April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City skyline was forever changed as smoke billowed from a bomb that exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 innocent men, women and children. Through the catastrophic event that unfolded in the heart of our city, the world saw
April 12, 2021
Agile Thunder exercised across the miles

Exercise Agile Thunder 21-02, a tri-wing exercise, concluded March 13 after multiple active duty Airmen successfully completed their training to rapidly deploy, fight and win.The 552nd Air Control Wing and 72nd Air Base Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, the 75th ABW and 729th Air Control Squadron at
Feb. 22, 2021
552nd ACW is ‘snow’ mission ready

Despite two rounds of heavy snow and arctic temperatures this week, the 552nd Air Control Wing remains mission ready, thanks to dedicated Airmen and the help of associated base partners.As temperatures were in the minus-degrees for a week with more snow than Oklahoma has seen in more than 100 years,

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