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

AROUND TINKER: Tinker man’s doctoral research to enhance aviation safety with risk-based strategies

Advanced degrees are essential for both military and civilian leaders at Tinker AFB to emphasize aviation leadership and executive development.On May 6, Bryan Sheehan, from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Quality Assurance Office, will graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Doctor of

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

Reserve Gold muffles Thunder

Reserve Gold's success on both sides of the ball earned the team a 17-0 shutout in the first round of the Spring Flag Football League playoffs.No. 4 seed Reserve Gold handily overcame No. 5 Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) Thunder on Tuesday at the athletic field north of the dorms.Thunder

Sports Shorts

Can/Am Cup rescheduledThe Can/Am Cup hockey faceoff has been rescheduled to May 20.The annual battle between 552nd Air Control Wing's Canadian Detachment and American members was canceled April 29 due to threatening weather.The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Blazers Ice Centre, 8000 S. I-35

PHOTOS: Up to the challenge

KC-46 public meeting held

Air Force officials held a KC-46A scoping meeting April 21 in Midwest City, where the public and interested state and federal agencies were invited to ask questions and provide feedback regarding the process of choosing a Reserve-led KC-46A third main operating base, or MOB 3. The preferred

2016 Spring CCAF graduation set for May 5

The Spring Community College of the Air Force graduation will take place at 2 p.m. May 5 in the Tinker Club Ballroom.Graduates are:Aerospace Ground Equipment TechnologyTech. Sgt. Jason Bierema, 552nd MXSAirman 1st Class Ryan Chounard, 552nd MXSTech. Sgt. Thomas Coomes, 355th EMSMaster Sgt. Jody

Free money? Airmen learn how to get certification benefits through AF COOL program

Want some free money? How about professional credentials to help you further your career?Airmen who attended the Air Force Credential Opportunities Online, or AF COOL, presentation last week at the Tinker Club learned how to get that free money, capped at $4,500, for credentials to go along with

AROUND TINKER: Wildcatters honored by 72nd ABW commander

A team and two individuals were recently recognized by Col. Stephanie Wilson, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, with Wildcatter Awards.The 72nd Comptroller Squadron Travel Team is made up of multiple individuals throughout the Comptroller Squadron that support Team Tinker's $18.8 million travel