Coach Griff retires after 34 years on the court

In 34 years of coaching basketball, Clarence "Griff" Griffin was known for keeping his cool, courtside or off.That's why Kathy Smith, one of his former star players and a women's All Air Force Team alumna, says one of her favorite player memories was when coach Griff lost it.Early in what would

Legal office changes over to appointment system June 15

Starting on June 15, legal assistance will be scheduled by appointment through the base legal office.  Appointments can be made now up to two weeks in advance in person or by phone at 739-5811.  Walk-ins will be seen only if there is an imminent emergency and an attorney is available.Wills still

New panel repair process expected to save millions

The KC-135 program was generating 30,000 mission incapable hours on balance panels and it drove the effort to find better repair mechanisms for Programmed Depot Maintenance.There are 23 panels per aircraft and the panels are the part of the wing that controls flight direction."We were to the point

Colonel Wilson takes command of 72nd ABW

The 72nd Air Base Wing began a new era of leadership May 27 as Col. Stephanie Wilson succeeded Col. Christopher Azzano as the 72nd ABW and Installation commander.Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Litchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center, commander, was the presiding officer."Team, we are getting a great leader. If

TF33 still powering aircraft after 54 years

When TF33 engines first started powering B-52s in 1961, the Shirelles were enjoying Billboard fame with their No. 1 hit, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?"For the TF33 54 years later, the Air Force can still answer yes. First designed in the late Fifties, the Pratt & Whitney workhorse continues to

Tinker captain wins ACC award

A pilot with the 552nd Operations Group has taken home the 2015 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leadership Award for Air Combat Command.Capt. Fernando Nicolalde had an impressive award package that included accomplishments from the last year, from his time as a flight commander for the Aircrew

AROUND TINKER: Wing members honored with Wildcatter Awards

Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently presented with the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander's Wildcatter Awards.Carol Murray has been a Readiness Program specialist with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron since October 2009.She interacts one-on-one with the 72nd ABW and 72nd Mission

Responsible drinking reduces chances of accidents

Memorial Day marked the unofficial beginning of summer. Tinker is in full swing with the new Quest for Zero Campaign, a year-round program designed for Airmen in all career fields to raise awareness of the different hazards they face every day, at work and at home.Historically, the Air Force suffers

Med Group three-peat

Saving AF money the OC-ALC way

Three of the maintenance groups in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex are finding ways to improve their processes to save money.The Propulsion, Commodities and Aircraft Maintenance Groups have all used the AFSC Leadership model to facilitate common goals to create an environment of