513th Air Control Group (2026)

Activated at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in March 1996 as an Air Force Reserve Associate unit, the 513th Air Control Group’s mission is to train aircrews and maintenance personnel for the Air Force’s inventory of E-3 “Sentry” Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. These crews are ready for deployment worldwide to provide theater commanders airborne surveillance, warning, and tac

tical control of US and allied military fighter, bomber, tanker and airlift aircraft. The 513 ACG’s subordinate units include the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron, the 513th Operations Support Flight, the 513th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 513th Maintenance Squadron.

18/06/2026

14/06/2026

𝟓𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐌𝐒𝐠𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐀. 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧

After 34 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force, SMSgt Brunsmann closes out a remarkable career defined by leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to mission success. Throughout his time with the 513th Maintenance Squadron, he played a vital role in sustaining the E-3 fleet and ensuring readiness across countless operations.
From Desert Storm to Inherent Resolve, his contributions have left a lasting impact,not only on the mission, but on the Airmen he guided along the way.
We thank SMSgt Brunsmann and his family for their years of sacrifice and service. Wishing him all the best as he begins this next chapter!

29/04/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐣. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞

This month Maj. Chenoa Barker - Charles was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal! 🇺🇸

Recognized for her exceptional service with the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron from 2020 to 2023, Barker - Charles played a key role in strengthening mission readiness, leading operations, and supporting critical airborne command and control missions.
Her leadership, dedication, and impact have left a lasting mark on the mission and the Airmen she served alongside.

27/04/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞

Congratulations to Master Sgt. Cameron Crawford on his well-earned promotion! 🎉
Crawford was recognized at Tinker Air Force Base for his dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to mission readiness. Promotions like this reflect years of hard work, leadership, and impact across the unit.
We’re proud to see you reach this milestone and look forward to all you’ll accomplish in your next chapter. Keep up the great work!

26/04/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Shout out to First Sergeant Chris Clark of the 970th for his dedication and commitment as he takes on the full marathon during the Oklahoma City Memorial Run.

This event supports the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, honoring those affected by the 1995 bombing and helping preserve their legacy.

We’re proud to see our own representing with such purpose and determination. Way to go, First Sergeant Clark!
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22/04/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞

After years of dedicated service, Master Sgt. Christopher Parker officially closes out his Air Force career. 🇺🇸
During his retirement ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base, Parker was recognized for his lasting impact on aircraft maintenance, mission readiness, and the Airmen he served alongside. From leadership to technical expertise, his contributions helped strengthen the 513th Air Control Group and its mission.
Thank you for your service, leadership, and commitment, wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

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