OC-ALC manager reveals key to work safety

Randey Hayes' commitment to safety doesn't stop outside the Tinker Air Force Base gates.If Mr. Hayes, an occupational safety manager for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, happens to walk through the sliding automatic doors of a big-box retail store and he sees the edge of a floor mat curled

AFMC command chaplain offers keys to resilient leadership

Inspiring resilient leaders was the main goal of the Air Force Materiel Command's command chaplain during a May 3 luncheon at the Tinker Club.Chaplain (Col.) Shon Neyland spoke to the leaders in attendance about how they can get their mindsets right and how to make sure they're taking care of

726th ACS welcomes new commander

Commentary Exceeding standards, 552nd ACW earns Goals Day

A Goals Day recognizes the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the men and women of the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker AFB during a particular month.  This reward is simply a day off given by 552nd ACW Commander Col. David Gaedecke for meeting and/or exceeding five extremely high standards in

Reserve White sets back defending champions

Reserve White engineered a solid game May 10 to shut out the No. 2 seed AMXS Eagles, who were playing without their starting quarterback.No. 3 seed Reserve White scored touchdowns in each half to finish 13-0.After initial three and outs by both teams, Reserve White launched a 74-yard scoring drive

Commander learns first-hand how Tinker supports Global Strike mission

The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, Gen. Robin Rand, visited the Air Force Sustainment Center, headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, last week to see first-hand how aircraft and weapon systems critical to his command's global strike and nuclear deterrence missions are

Don’t trip up on travel vouchers

Over the years Department of Defense watchdogs have pointed out mistakes made by military members and civilian employees alike for erroneous travel vouchers after conducting government business.Most recently, the DOD's Inspector General Office released a report that concluded a member of the highly

AFAF campaign continued

The base's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has been extended to May 13.Col. Stephanie Wilson, 72nd Air Base wing commander, recently decided to give the Tinker AFB drive another boost after an uptick in donations.The AFAF aids Airmen and dependents worldwide with help ranging from emergency funds

Remembering Vietnam Veterans: American, South Vietnam vets pause to reflect

Team Tinker honored Vietnam veterans during a retreat ceremony held April 27 at the Major Charles B. Hall Air Park.Recognizing the Vietnam veterans, retired Col. Mark Tarpley said service was what it was all about."There was a common link with those serving in World War II, the Korean War and

Thank you: Sergeant thanks Vietnam vet for saving father’s life

It isn't every day that someone gets to meet the person who saved their father's life, 45 years after the fact.That meeting became real for Master Sgt. David Herrig, a contracting superintendent with the Air Force Sustainment Center Contracting Directorate. Sergeant Herrig recently sat down with