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  • Pharmacy, drive-thru to close for Independence Day

    The Tinker Pharmacy and drive-thru will be closed on July 4 and 5 in observance of Independence Day. Pharmacy services will re-open at 9 a.m. July 6 after training day. Starting the week of June 27 through July 15, pharmacy patrons will most likely experience longer than normal wait times to drop

  • KC-135 Structures Gate implements new plan to manage workload

    When Tinker Air Force Base units are challenged to meet a requirement, they don't let anything get in their way of getting the job done.In 2009, the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was asked to increase the programmed depot maintenance workload for the KC-135 to achieve an all-organic PDM

  • LRS new Deployment Processing Center approaches grand opening

    The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron will soon unveil a new Deployment Processing Center.Located in Bldg. 260, this one-stop-shop operation will not only save the Air Force time and money, but will also cut down on Airmen's frustrations and provide the 72nd Air Base Wing Wildcatter Deployment

  • Huge energy savings ahead for Bldg. 9001

    A $19.1 million project to modernize the central utility plant for Tinker Air Force Base's largest building is projected to cut yearly energy consumption there by 44.3 percent and lower energy expenses.The 2.5 million-square-foot Bldg. 9001 on the base's south side is home to aerospace industrial

  • We are all recruiters

    "We are all recruiters."The new Air Force program puts recruiting in everyone's hands -- from active duty military to Department of Defense civilians.Oftentimes, young people see Airmen and want to engage in conversation to learn about life in the Air Force.Tech. Sgt. Victor Garcia, a trainer with

  • Exchange Director/CEO focuses on supporting healthy lifestyles at Tinker

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull is committed to ensuring Airmen and their families at Tinker Air Force Base have what they need to stay fit and mission-ready.To understand how the Exchange can best meet the needs of the Tinker community, Mr. Shull and Chief Master Sgt. Sean

  • NGC pulls off last-chance win over ACNS

    Facing a 15-15 tie and two outs in the last inning, Neil Steeno blasted a hit that allowed NGC teammate Jay Bryant to score from second base and win their June 7 game against 552 ACNS.Northrop Grumman Corp., which includes AFSC/PZIO contracting employees, and the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron

  • Continuously improving, 'AFSC Way' is tool for shop's success

    When mechanics working at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex need a tool, they know where to go. The 76th Maintenance Support Group Complex Tool Program, commonly referred to as the tool crib, is their one-stop shop.The OC-ALC is the largest maintenance organization at Tinker Air Force Base and