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Jan. 22, 2022
B-52H bomber makes its way slowly to Oklahoma City, ready to fulfill mission

After nearly 1,500 miles and a month on the road, the B-52H Stratofortress nicknamed “Damage Inc. II” has arrived in Oklahoma and is ready to start its new mission.Unlike its predecessors “Ghost Rider” and “Wise Guy,” which were also resurrected from the Arizona desert, this venerable aircraft will
Jan. 21, 2022
Compressor shop saves taxpayers $1k per employee, per month as part of Tinker energy conservation effort

If Tinker Air Force Base had a heat map for energy usage, Bldg. 210 would be white-hot.It’s the home of the compressor shop for 76th Maintenance Support Group. With only 15 personnel, they’re relatively small, but they’ve got a big mission working with even bigger equipment.
Jan. 19, 2022
Air Force propulsion leader highlights priorities and successes

Since taking over as director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, in July of 2020, John Sneden and his team have been at the forefront of efforts to modernize the propulsion systems that power U.S. Air Force aircraft.
Jan. 18, 2022
AFMC program to emphasize cross-cultural mentoring in 2022

January is National Mentoring Month, and the Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize the importance of mentorship for military and civilian Airmen across the enterprise.
Jan. 11, 2022
Town Hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness

Vaccines, telework, diversity and more were addressed during the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Jan. 7, which streamed live to a maxed-out audience of more than 3,000 via ZoomGov.
Jan. 7, 2022
Tinker AFB Exchange Welcomes Hunt Brothers to Express I

The Tinker Air Force Base community can now enjoy fresh pizza on the go. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express I celebrated the grand opening of a new quick-serve restaurant: Hunt Brothers Pizza. 72nd Air Base Wing Mission Support Group Commander Col. John Cappella Zielinski and Mission
Jan. 7, 2022
Chaplain's Message for AFSC: Fun Friday Thoughts, a symbol of happiness

During the winter and holiday season, we can often be discontented when we consider what we have vs what we don’t have. Or we become discouraged or stressed trying to get the next gift for that loved one or friend. Remember this season is a time for reflection on what matters most. The God of the
Jan. 5, 2022
Simply the best: Innovative achievements lead SWEG to top DOD award

The “Stanley Cup of the software engineering world” has a new home at Tinker Air Force Base. In a Dec. 14, 2021, ceremony, members of the 76th Software Engineering Group were officially presented with their hardware for winning the Department of Defense’s 2021 Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper award for
Jan. 3, 2022
Civilian Developmental Education primes leaders for the future

Applications for Academic Year 23 of Civilian Developmental Education open on Jan. 18, 2022, and the time is now to start preparing applications.
Jan. 2, 2022
With 2022’s arrival, U.S. Air Force gears up to commemorate its 75th anniversary

Seventy-five years after the Air Force’s birth on Sept. 18, 1947, the spirit of innovation that has driven the service was on display when a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, roared over the Tournament of Roses Parade and one of the most prestigious

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