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  • Tinker AFB prepares for Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Dec. 10-14

    An inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency will conduct a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Dec. 10-14 of all network systems in the Tinker Air Force Base area of responsibility. The main focus of the CCRI will be on the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network, the Secure

  • Photo: AFIMSC Det. 6 commander visits Tinker AFB

    Staff Sgt. Rafe Holmes, 72nd Security Forces Squadron, guides Col. Yvonne Spencer through Tinker Air Force Base’s Emergency Communication Center during her visit Oct. 30-31. Spencer, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Det. 6 commander, met with 72nd Air Base Wing leadership and had

  • Civilians take the oath

    Everyone knows that uniformed service members raise their right hand and swear to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” but many are surprised to learn civilians do as well.New civilian employees are sworn in when they accept an appropriated fund civil servant position. “The

  • Tinker AFB awards haying lease, saves money

    A new lease for baling hay on Tinker Air Force Base will save the Air Force about $10,000 annually — and the new lessee, conveniently, already works on base.Natural Resources Manager John Krupovage said Tim Case, a tool and die machinist with the 553rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron, was awarded a

  • Airman convicted for drug use and fraudulent enlistment

    On Oct. 16, a special court-martial convened at Tinker Air Force Base where Senior Airman V.K. pled guilty to one specification of wrongful use of marijuana, on divers occasions; one specification of wrongful use of Adderall; one specification of wrongful use of cocaine; and one specification of

  • Prevent tree fires by watering often

    Christmas trees are a staple for many during the holiday season. For traditionalists, the adventure of finding a fresh-cut tree and the wonderful smell of it are the ultimate way to complete the yule time experience. And all is great until your mischievous cat decides to wage war on the ornaments or

  • Air Force Secretary announces Tinker home for B-21 Raider maintenance

    Tinker Air Force Base has been selected as the maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider — a new Air Force bomber expected to be delivered in the mid-2020s.Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the decision Nov. 16 in a media opportunity at the base. She said Tinker AFB was selected because