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  • 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

  • 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

  • AROUND TINKER: 72nd ABW honors Wildcatters

    Two members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently awarded the Wildcatter award by 72nd ABW Commander Col. Stephanie Wilson.Senior Airman Tyler J. Hawke, 72nd Force Support Squadron Installation Personnel Readiness, used to jokingly refer to himself as the AIC (Airman-in-Charge) of the Installation

  • Annual summer kick-off event planned for June 4

    The warm weather is a sign --summer is coming.Soon, pools will be filled and swimsuits will be the outfit of choice. Field trips and vacations are welcomed traditions, and evenings are reserved for friendly barbecues. Summer is meant to be fun with lots to do. So why not start the season off