AFMC Command News

  • Helping kids cope with COVID-19

    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 all of the details of what’s going on: children.Capt. Adrianna Harrell, licensed clinical social worker and Tinker Air Force Base Family Advocate officer in charge,

  • AFSC Spotlight: Meet 2nd Lt. Ashlyn Paulson

    AFSC Spotlight: Meet 2nd Lt. Ashlyn PaulsonLieutenant Paulson, a public affairs officer in the 72nd Air Base Wing, is currently managing the base’s COVID-19 Straight Talk Center and helps with social media. The U.S. Air Force Academy graduate from Sussex, Wisconsin, has been in the Air Force for two

  • Tinker expands precautions to combat COVID-19

    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 Airmen safe while also ensuring the installation’s ability to meet mission requirements.

  • Update: Tinker remains in HPCON Charlie

    Team Tinker, For 1 April, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Charlie due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  A newly confirmed case in 76 CMXG in building 9001 was a symptomatic member placed into quarantine on 16 March with the test confirmed on 31 March.  The 72nd Medical Group public health officials continue to

  • Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

    On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management

  • Commissary takes extra strides to continue service for military community

    The Commissary, like many grocery stores around the country, have the challenge of keeping shelves stocked, managing crowds of worried shoppers and sanitizing stores. With the recent concerns involving COVID-19, the store has seen a dramatic increase in customers stocking up on supplies.

  • Tinker remains in HPCON Charlie

     Tinker Air Force Base remains in HPCON Charlie, maximizing use of teleworking, alternating shifts, various types of leave and substantial social distancing to keep our members safe while balancing with real-world mission requirements.  Today, 30 March, there are additional measures to include the

  • Tinker AFB Responds to OKC 'Shelter in Place' order

    Tinker AFB is aware OKC Mayor Holt issued a 'Shelter in Place' order in Oklahoma City effective 11:59 p.m. March 28 - April 16.  This order is meant to align with Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's previous state-wide emergency declaration and is in coordination with other large Oklahoma cities. What this means

  • Edwards Air Force Base Security Forces Limit Access Through South Gate

    Be advised, beginning March 30, 2020, the Edwards Air Force Base South Gate will temporarily resume limited operations due to construction-related mission requirements, under the following parameters: Monday thru Friday, 0630-1430 only. Full-time closure due to Health Protection Condition

  • Tinker AFB Comptroller Squadron adjusts to new normal

    The 72nd Comptroller Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base has changed its business model in order to continue efficiently serving Team Tinker during the COVID-19 outbreak.Maj. Benjamin Wright, 72nd CPTS commander, said that the squadron’s mission of ensuring pay for all employees in an accurate and