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  • F135 engine depot stand-up has started

    A maintenance depot for the engine that powers the next-generation jet fighter is being developed at Tinker Air Force Base.During Phase 1 of the project, 33,000 square feet of floor space was dedicated in Bldg. 3001 recently for maintenance of the jet's power plant, the F135 engine. The shop area

  • Career assistance advisers are ‘here to help Airmen’

    Young Airmen contemplating whether to "re-up" or retrain are urged to visit the Tinker Air Force Base career assistance advisers in the First Term Airmen's Center, Bldg. 5899.Master Sgt. Bianca Locust and Master Sgt. Jennifer Crosby said they "are here to help Tinker's Airmen."During an Informed

  • Wastewater treatment key in environmental stewardship

    Tinker AFB has separate industrial and sanitary sewer systems, related Brandt Fleharty, Wastewater Program Manager for the Environmental Management Branch, Operations Section, 72nd ABW Civil Engineering Directorate.Approximately one-half to two-thirds of the wastewater produced daily in the 464

  • Environmental remediation and ongoing effort at Tinker

    The Environmental Restoration Branch at Tinker is in the business of remediating "things we did 20, 30, 50 years ago," said Albert Aguilar, the branch chief. "It's not that we did anything illegal. It's just that we as a nation weren't as environmentally aware back then."For example, Tinker has six

  • New jet engine test cells under construction at Tinker’s 9001

    Two more jet-engine test cells are under construction at Tinker Air Force Base, near Bldg. 9001.According to Mason Hopkins, Engine Test Program Manager with the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, one of the structures will provide depot testing capability for the F135 engine, the power plant in the

  • ‘Balance’ comes with total force

    A milestone was reached recently in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group.In the Tinker AFB Propulsion Engine Division, the balancing of major jet engine components, such as turbines and compressors, historically has been performed by civilian employees. However, the Propulsion Division now has its

  • Tinker recognized as Tree City

    Twenty-two volunteers from the Rose State College Civic student group along with base natural resource officials celebrated Arbor Day at Tinker's Fam Camp March 30. The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Tinker as Tree City USA for the 19th year running. Rose State volunteers planted 35 trees of

  • Tinker boxer back on base

    A Tinker Air Force Base boxer won't be competing in the Olympic Games this summer. Nevertheless, Senior Airman Daniel Logan still harbors a goal of winning a national tournament "within two to three years" and then turning pro.Logan was the 165-pound All Air Force boxing champ and won the

  • 72nd ABW/CE officials research energy-efficiency proposals

    Tinker is on top of its game and its energy team remains vigilant for the future. Rather than resting on its laurels, Tinker's Energy Team, led by the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate, is continuously considering proposals, participating in Air Force-funded audits and conducting