News Search

News

  • Lower back pain one of top chronic illnesses at Tinker

    Back pain and stiffness is a problem for many people. A healthy spine supports the body and lets you bend and twist your back. Injury or overuse can put stress on the spine, causing wear and tear on the joints where the vertebrae meet. You may have pain and stiffness or you may have no symptoms

  • NSPS has competition rules

    Under the National Security Personnel System there are alternate forms of competition that do not require vacancy announcements, but do adhere to merit principles. The purpose of these alternate forms of competition is to reduce or eliminate paperwork while filling the position with a highly

  • 76th MXW opens 6S awards

    Although the names of the program may have changed over the years, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center has been practicing 6S, a system for achieving order and cleanliness, for decades. With its renewed commitment to becoming a more efficient, safer, healthier, cleaner Lean manufacturing facility,

  • Joint Civilian Service Commendation awarded

    Three civilians from the 38th Engineering Installation Group, J. Michael Lehmann, Scott Pippin and Neil Moulin, recently received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award. Col. Kurt Klausner, JSOC director of Communications, was on site to preside over the ceremony and present the awards. These

  • ALS class ready for Air Force future

    Col. James Eilers, commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group, told graduates of Tinker's Airman Leadership School to remain motivated as they pursue their Air Force careers. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Colonel Eilers said he used numerous goals to motivate him throughout his 33-year Air

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill information briefs set

    Did you know that the Tinker Base Education Services will conduct briefings at the base theater at 9 a.m. Monday and June 29 to provide current information on the Post 9-11 G.I.Bill? · The Post 9/11 GI Bill becomes effective Aug. 1 · All Airmen with honorable service since Sept. 11, 2001, may be

  • Work at preventing administrative mishaps

    It is generally accepted that in industrial work areas, you'll find dangerous work environments that expose employees to potential injury. But few people recognize the potential risks found in everyday office environments also known as administrative areas. Office work, too, can lead to injuries if