72 MSS Tinker AFB. OK.

• Unit Designation: The 72nd Mission Support Squadron (72 MSS) is part of the 72nd Mission Support Group, which serves the 72nd Air Base Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. • Key Mission: The 72 MSS provides essential personnel, manpower, education, and family support services for Tinker AFB, which is one of the largest Air Force bases in the United States. • Support for Major Commands: Tinker AFB is home to major commands such as Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and the 72 MSS plays a critical role in supporting the diverse workforce of military, civilian, and contractor personnel. • Deployment Support: The squadron helps process and prepare thousands of deploying Airmen every year, ensuring readiness for worldwide operations. • Legacy of Excellence: Members of the 72 MSS have won numerous Air Force-level awards for excellence in personnel and customer service operations. • Family & Morale Programs: The squadron oversees programs such as the Airman & Family Readiness Center, which supports families during deployments and emergencies. • Education Services: The 72 MSS manages the base education office, providing tuition assistance, counseling, and testing services to help Airmen advance their careers. • Base History: Tinker AFB, the home of the 72 MSS, was named after Maj Gen Clarence L. Tinker, the first Native American major general in the U.S. Army and a hero of WWII. • Community Ties: The squadron actively participates in community outreach and support, including local school partnerships and volunteer programs in the greater Oklahoma City area. • Inactivation and Reorganization: In 2010, the 72 MSS was inactivated and its functions were merged into the 72nd Force Support Squadron as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization to streamline base support operations.