The mission of Air Force defenders, also known as Security Forces, involves much more than just checking ID cards at base entry gates.
The 72 Security Forces Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base carries a wide range of responsibilities from defending the base, conducting installation law enforcement, handling combat arms and military working dogs. These defenders deploy globally to secure Department of the Air Force, joint service, coalition forces and their bases and assets under their protection.
To recognize and thank our defenders, Team Tinker will take part in National Police Week designated as May 10-17.
Several events are scheduled to observe Police Week including an opening and closing ceremony, bowling and golf...
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base, May 15, for an immersion tour of the Air Force Sustainment Center and to get updates on the base’s numerous strategic missions. Richardson and Chief Master Sgt. James "Bill" E. Fitch II, AFMC command chief, spoke with leaders from Air Force Sustainment Center, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex 448th Supply Chain Management Wing and 72nd Air...
Col. Andrew J. Babiarz assumed command of the 552nd Air Control Group during a ceremony May 15 in Dock 2 at the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
