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April 16, 2025
30 Years later: Youngest OKC Bombing victim gives back by becoming Tinker AFB civilian employee

Anyone who lived in Oklahoma on April 19, 1995 has a story about the day a Ryder truck full of fuel-oil explosives ripped the heart out of America. The firefighters who arrived on scene at the Alfred P. Murrah Building and immediately started putting out car fires. Then the wind shifted, the oily
March 7, 2025
Warriors of Air and Space: Tinker Air Show Featuring Thunderbirds takes off June 28-29, 2025

The Tinker Air Show returns June 28-29, featuring the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! The theme for this year is ‘Warriors of Air and Space,’ highlighting the warrior ethos, hard work, and contributions of the military and civilian members of Tinker Air Force Base. Numerous military and
Aug. 3, 2023
Tinker welcomes first Catholic active duty chaplain in nearly a decade

For the first time in nearly a decade, an active duty Catholic priest is serving Tinker Air Force Base civilians and active duty members. Chaplain (Capt.) Roberto Padilla joined the Tinker Chapel July 26. Padilla, originally from Colombia, was ordained 13 years ago at the Catholic Diocese of Trenton
July 23, 2023
Thousands gather for return of 2023 Tinker Air Show

Summer heat did not stop an estimated 301,000 people from attending the 2023 Tinker Air Show and STEM City Expo, held here July 1 and 2, 2023. The Tinker Air Show returned after COVID-19 precautions forced the cancellation of the 2021 air show. Families from across Oklahoma and beyond spent their

30 Years later: Youngest OKC Bombing victim gives back by becoming Tinker AFB civilian employee

Warriors of Air and Space: Tinker Air Show Featuring Thunderbirds takes off June 28-29, 2025

Tinker welcomes first Catholic active duty chaplain in nearly a decade

Thousands gather for return of 2023 Tinker Air Show