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KC-135 MOD program closes out year with magic number: Block 45
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The KC-135 Block 45 upgrade program reached a milestone by closing out 2016 with the 45th aircraft in the modification line here. Block 45 completely...
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TINKER HISTORY: Tinker’s tie to the “Superfortress”
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Boeing B-29 “Superfortress” was a four-engine, heavy bomber produced for the Army Air Corps during World War II. The B-29 continued the “fortress”...
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COMMENTARY: The first Medal of Honor recipient
Howard E. Halvorsen Air Force Sustainment Center and 72nd Air Base Wing Historian Picture the scene: a group of 30 young men in the small town of Caro, Mich., getting their picture taken on the...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Jillian Coleman Staff Writer The seats of Fannin Hall were filled as members of Team Tinker gathered together to celebrate the life and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 12. As one of...
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Staged for storm response
Scott McDonald, Federal Emergency Management Agency power systems support mechanic, performs inspections of massive electrical generators delivered to the Glenwood Training Area Jan. 15, 2017, Tinker...
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Gate-runners put lives at risk
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Tinker is federal property and requires authorization to enter. Leadership wants those who would contemplate running the gate to get this message:...
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Tinker History: P-51 Mustang
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The North American P-51 “Mustang” was a single-engine, air-superiority fighter and bomber escort which served the Army Air Corps during World War II in...
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AIR FORCE HISTORY: Daniel ‘Chappie’ James Jr.
Howard E. Halvorsen Air Force Sustainment Center Historian In the first issue of the Tinker Take Off for 2017 we discussed the F-4, the greatest air battle of the Vietnam War, Operation Bolo, and the...
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AFSC Director awarded Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive
Tinker Public Affairs Jeffrey Allen, executive director of the Air Force Sustainment Center receives a letter from Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command from Lt. Gen. Lee...
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PHOTO: Diamond luncheon
Phil Tinker, grandson of Maj. Gen. Clarence Tinker, Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, and Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation enjoy...
View ArticleTinker launches 75th anniversary celebration
Jillian Coleman Staff Writer Tinker Air Force Base launched its 75th anniversary celebration on Jan. 30, during a luncheon at the Tinker club with a room full of Tinker senior leaders, distinguished...
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TINKER HISTORY: AT-6 Texan
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The North American AT-6 “Texan” was a single-engine, basic trainer built for the Army Air Corps during World War II. It also saw service with the U.S....
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AIR FORCE HISTORY: CMSAF #4 Thomas N. Barnes
Howard E. Halvorsen Air Force Sustainment Center Historian Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes, born Nov. 16, 1930, entered the Air Force in April 1949. In fact, Barnes left...
View ArticleAF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze
Richard Salomon Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze...
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PHOTO: OC-ALC retreat
Military members of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex lower the American flag from the base flag pole during an official retreat ceremony Jan. 24, 2017, Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma. OC-ALC...
View ArticleWelcome Home
Maj. Jon Quinlan 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs More than 90 Citizen Airmen and four KC-135R Stratotankers from the 507th Air Refueling Wing returned home Feb. 17 and 19 after supporting...
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TINKER HISTORY: Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Greg L. Davis 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Douglas Aircraft Corporation C-47 “Skytrain” was a twin-engine, cargo and troop transport built around a cantilever low-wing configuration and...
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AIR FORCE HISTORY: Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
Howard E. Halvorsen Air Force Sustainment Center Historian Benjamin O. Davis, an aviation pioneer, is one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. His military career spanned five decades...
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AFSC commander discusses need for STEM ecosystem with State Regents
Darren D. Heusel Tinker Public Affairs When it comes to producing STEM graduates to develop and maintain modern weapon systems, the nation is falling behind, the Air Force Sustainment Center’s...
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PHOTO: AETC commander visits
Mark Estorga, 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director, discusses the programmed depot maintenance process on the KC-135 with Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education and Training Command commander,...
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