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  • Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program

    The Base of Preference enhanced assignment initiative begins Jan. 9, 2019, and provides enlisted Airmen who have 48 months’ time on station as of May 2019 the opportunity to apply for available Permanent Change of Station assignments in the Continental United States, or CONUS, through an immediate,

  • Dr. William Roper speaks about maintaining competitive technological edge

    Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Dr. William Roper discussed Air Force innovation initiatives, and the implications for Tinker Air Force Base and Oklahoma City, at an event Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Midwest City.The State of the Aerospace Defense Industry,

  • AFRL-developed Electrical Systems Tester supports B-52 depot maintenance

    A cooperative research effort between the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the Air Force Sustainment Center has led to the development of a next-generation electrical systems tester that will support B-52 depot maintenance and increase flight safety.An

  • AFSC Commander Shares New Year’s Message

    Teammates, The Air Force Sustainment Center is ready for 2019.  Building on the successes of 2018, our professional workforce of dedicated Airmen is well postured for the opportunities ahead.As our world-class civilian and military Airmen take care of our mission, let’s continue to also make it a

  • OPEN: 72 ABW Commander authorizes liberal leave for Jan. 3

    INCLEMENT WEATHER RELEASE Due to inclement weather, the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander has authorized liberal leave for all Day Shift and Swing Shift personnel on Jan. 3, 2019. The base will remain “Open”.   Employees not designated as "weather emergency essential personnel" may take leave without

  • No active shooter threat on Tinker AFB

    Team Tinker,Tinker Air Force Base is operating under normal conditions. Earlier today, a suspicious package was identified in one of our facilities. It was investigated and deemed safe and harmless. There was miscommunication circulating indicating an active threat to the base which was not

  • Photo: Tinker serves as final fueling point for USMC retiring Prowler

    A United States Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler of VMAQ-2 'Jesters' accelerates down Tinker's runway 18 marking the final take-off before delivery to long-term storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona on Nov. 29, 2018, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The base was chosen as a final fueling

  • Photo: New Chief Master Sergeants selected

    Tinker Chief Master Sergeants welcomed four new Chief Master Sgt. selectees into the top one percent of enlisted personnel Dec. 6 at the Tinker Golf Course. New Chiefs on the front row, from left, are Jason Schelke, 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron; John Dizonno, Air Force Flight Standards

  • Acclaimed speaker Dr. Eric Thomas motivates Airmen

    Acclaimed motivational speaker Eric Thomas “ET,” Ph.D., spent the morning of Dec. 7 sharing his own personal story mixed with inspirational messaging to a crowd of more than 400. He emphasized to Airmen they should continue to bring excellence to their jobs during his “Take Control: Respect the

  • 76th AMXG shows Team Fairchild how to ‘Tinker’

    Fairchild leaders from the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings learned about bringing the “Art of the Possible” to Air Mobility Command maintenance operations for the first time during a visit to the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group Nov. 18-20 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The Art of the Possible