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B-52H undergoes first electromagnetic pulse hardness testing at Tinker

Christian Tabak Staff Writer Electromagnetic pulse testing of the B-52H at Tinker Air Force Base is part of the United States Air Force’s efforts to safeguard aircraft from potential attacks. Conducted...

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Memorial Day Message from AFSC Commander

AFSC Teammates, As we observe Memorial Day this year, no doubt it will be different than those we have shared in the past. COVID-19 has changed our world and made more clear how fragile our daily...

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Tinker’s Crisis Action Team and Emergency Operations Center prepared for...

Megan Prather Staff Writer The Emergency Operations Center and the Crisis Action Team work hand-in-hand to respond to incidents and keep Tinker Air Force Base prepared for any emergency that could come...

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Airmen trucking through COVID-19

Megan Prather Staff Writer The Truck Gate at Tinker Air Force Base is taking additional precautions when screening vehicles in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officer Jason Allen, NCIC Vehicle...

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VQ-3 changes leadership

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Journal Record staff says farewell to Tinker

April McDonald Tinker Public Affairs Nearly 65 years ago, the Journal Record Publishing Company began printing the Tinker Take Off. Today, that partnership comes to an end with this issue of the base...

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“Wise Guy” arrives at Tinker Second B-52 to be regenerated from “Boneyard”

Ron Mullan Tinker Public Affairs “Wise Guy,” B-52H Stratofortress tail number 60-0034, arrived at Tinker Air Force Base, April 1 to undergo programmed depot maintenance at the Oklahoma City Air...

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Under Secretary Manasco visits Tinker

2nd Lt. Danny Rangel 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Honorable Shon Manasco, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on April 29...

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Expired ID cards temporarily renewed remotely

Megan Prather Staff Writer In order to continue to follow social distancing guidelines, the Department of Defense will allow service members and civilians to extend the expiration date of their ID and...

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72nd OSS keeps Tinker flying through new normal

Christian Tabak Staff Writer While some areas of Tinker Air Force Base have shifted duties to telework where possible to promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen within the 72nd Operations...

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552nd MXG shields Tinker Defenders

Christian Tabak Staff Writer Tinker Air Force Base’s 552nd Maintenance Group recently prototyped approximately 40 face masks and face shields through additive manufacturing, supporting efforts to...

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Month of the Military Child: Parade celebrates kids

Christian Tabak Staff Writer Tinker Air Force Base’s Youth Services hosted an inverse drive-thru parade on April 16 for Month of the Military Child as a way to celebrate military children and give them...

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Helping kids cope with COVID-19 anxiety

Megan Prather Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has been a source of anxiety for many adults, but it has also been hard on a group who may not quite understand what’s going on: children. Capt....

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A message from Air Force Materiel Command

Team AFMC, As this fast-moving situation continues to unfold, I want to assure you that AFMC’s leadership remains at the forefront of balancing our top priority, the safety and wellness of you and your...

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Pharmacy suggests other ways to get prescription medications

Megan Prather Staff Writer The 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy requests that patients plan ahead in case there is a decrease in service or closure of the pharmacy due to COVID-19. Maj. Karl Bituin, 72nd...

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552nd Air Control Networks Squadron gives back during COVID-19

2nd Lt. Ashlyn K. Paulson 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs “When the United States began to be impacted by Coronavirus, we knew there must be something we can do to help,” said Airman 1st Class...

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Tinker recalls the OKC bombing 25 years later

Christian Tabak Staff Writer At 9:02 a.m. April 19, 1995, domestic terrorists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols detonated a truck bomb outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma...

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OC-ALC commander sends message to workforce regarding COVID-19

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex To the men and women of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex: Today, we face a challenge and uncertainty that no one could have imagined a few months ago. The...

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Tinker expands precautions to combat COVID-19

Christian Tabak Staff Writer With the occurrence of Tinker Air Force Base’s first cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Tinker’s leadership has continued to implement expanded precautions to keep...

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Vanwey Dining Facility now open for take-out service

The Vanwey Dining Facility reopened on April 5. On weekdays, it is open for breakfast from 6 to 8 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Weekend hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m....

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