Tinker’s new chiefs: 552nd ACW foursome selected for promotion

Four Airmen with the 552nd Air Control Wing will soon become part of an elite group that makes up only 1 percent of the enlisted force when they pin on the rank of chief master sergeant, the Air Force's highest enlisted rank.Senior Master Sgt. Michael Shupert,  with the 552nd Maintenance Squadron,

72nd MDG changes hours of operation

The 72nd Medical Group is making changes to their operating hours due to numerous training requirements.But don't worry, the changes will not impact appointments or access to care.As of Jan. 1, mandatory training for Medical Group personnel will take place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 a.m. Therefore,

Have yourself a green little Christmas

Consider cutting back on the Christmas morning cleanup after all the presents have been unwrapped and you're faced with a huge pile of discarded wrapping paper, tissue paper, boxes and bows.This year make "greener" choices in everything from the wrapping to the gift itself."The easiest thing is to

Coach earns $20,000 for Tinker Youth Center

The volunteer work of a Tinker youth sports coach recently earned $20,000 for the Tinker Youth Center.The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a youth center affiliate, recently named Kelvin Ervin, aka "Coach K," a B-2 equipment specialist with the 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron, one of 12

AF realigns missions to enhance nuclear support

In response to a directive from the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the 377th Air Base Wing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will report to Air Force Global Strike Command, and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center will reorganize, combining the AFNWC commander and Air

Serving up some thanks

Official GEEIA flag on display at 38th CEIG

A piece of history recently made its way back to the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group.On Nov. 13, two retired chief master sergeants -- James Street and William Riley -- presented the official Ground Electronics Engineering Installation Agency flag to 24th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen.

Protocol offices across base take care of the ‘little’ details

Who do you call when you have an event and you don't know what to wear, what to say or where to sit?The protocol officers at Tinker AFB can answer myriad questions one might have concerning ceremonies, invitations, etiquette, tradition, customs and courtesies.There are several Protocol offices

Memorial service held for Tinker Airman

A memorial service was held at the Tinker Chapel Nov. 25 for Senior Airman Donovan White from the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron.Airman White, 22, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Veterans Day.The chapel was filled with family and friends, there to say their final goodbyes and to comfort

EEP accepting applications

The 72nd Force Support Squadron's Civilian Training Operations office is currently accepting applications for the Employee Enhancement Program scheduled to begin in April.EEP is a leadership and knowledge enhancement program designed to develop and broaden participants' leadership skills and