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  • Col. Yetishefsky takes command of AFFSA

    Col. Matthew Yetishefsky assumed command of the Air Force Flight Standards Agency in a June 24 ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base.Before coming to the AFFSA, Colonel Yetishefsky was the chief of Congressional Inquiries and Travel Division in the Secretary of the Air Force Office of

  • COMMENTARY: Be proud of your role this Independence Day

    On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, starting the colonies on the path to freedom. The next day, John Adams wrote to his wife, describing the time as "the most memorable epoch in the history of America" and saying he was "apt to believe that it will be

  • 552nd ACW Airmen put ‘Wing’ in Wingman

    Driving home from work at Tinker Air Force Base recently, a helpless feeling came over Curtis Swift as an EF-2 tornado was bearing down on his home in Bridge Creek while his wife and family pet were inside and he was still some 4 miles from the house.The 552nd Air Control Wing historian, who had

  • AROUND TINKER: Three from 72nd ABW honored with Wildcatter Awards

    Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards.Diana Cramer, 72nd ABW Civil Engineer Directorate, has performed above and beyond her primary duties during the past two years by coordinating all outreach activities for CE and ensuring that Tinker and CE are

  • Mr. Barrett takes leadership of 76th PMXG

    Leadership of the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group changed hands Monday and the group is now led by a civilian.Michael W. Barrett, who was previously the group's deputy director, took over from Col. Stephen Petters during a change of command ceremony at Hollywood and Vine in Bldg. 3001. Brig. Gen.

  • Sign of respect: Gold Star family dedicates Tinker tributes

    A quiet parking lot ceremony outside the Tinker Exchange last week marked the end of a mission for Miriam Hamilton and her three children.With the dedication June 18 of two reserved parking spaces for Gold Star families, Mrs. Hamilton reached her goal begun earlier this year: to see Gold Star spaces

  • Lab chief celebrated for 60 years of service

    Physical Sciences Laboratories Chief Richard L. Shirley was honored June 15 for 60 years of federal service.Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson, commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, presented a service certificate to Mr. Shirley at a reception in Bldg. 3001. The general called Mr. Shirley a