NEWS

June 2, 2025
Tinker Talks Podcast: Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The non-profit, volunteer backed organization plays a key role in missions such as search and rescue, disaster relief operations, humanitarian assistance, aerial photography and damage assessment for FEMA and other
June 2, 2025
C3BM's ASE: The DAF's ace in the hole for unifying the battlespace

In today’s rapidly evolving battlespace, seamless communication and data sharing across a complex web of platforms are paramount.
June 2, 2025
Tinker showcases $7.5B impact, mission readiness at 2025 Tinker State of the Base

Tinker Air Force Base hosted the ‘2025 Tinker State of the Base’ event May 13 inside the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma.The goal of the second annual event is aimed at providing community stakeholders with the latest updates and opportunities to ask questions directly to Tinker
May 30, 2025
Unlock your health: How to get mental health care with TRICARE

Mental health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Whether you’re having difficulty managing day-to-day stress or navigating more complex challenges, TRICARE offers mental health support when — and where — you need it.
May 30, 2025
DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years

The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department.
May 30, 2025
SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025

In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
May 29, 2025
Team Wright-Patt kicks off 2025 Honorary Commander program

The 2025 Team Wright-Patt Honorary Commander program kicked off with an induction ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. More than a dozen community leaders were recognized during the event which included briefings about the importance of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in our
May 28, 2025
Historic church set to reopen following extensive renovations

Hill Air Force Base's original Mazer Chapel, one of the oldest buildings at the installation located at the Hill Aerospace Museum, will be reopening its doors May 30 following two years of renovations.
May 28, 2025
Air Force engages industry on DAF BATTLE NETWORK

The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management hosted an Industry Day May 9, 2025. The event was broken into an unclassified morning session featuring a program overview with updates presented by Gordon Kordyak, PEO C3BM deputy,
May 28, 2025
Philly Fighter to Air Force Officer – A journey of service, and resilience

From adrenaline-filled sniper missions in the Middle East to managing key aspects of Air Force acquisition programs, Capt. Joshua Willis has lived a life of contrasts.