ACC commander discusses promotion changes, budget impacts with Tinker Airmen

Changes to the service's promotion system will ultimately lead to a better Air Force, Air Combat Command's Gen. Mike Hostage told members of the 552nd Air Control Wing during a June 17 visit here. During an all call at the base auditorium, the ACC Commander told Airmen the new evaluation criteria

Royal Saudi Air Force AWACS back in service

A Royal Saudi Air Force AWACS aircraft recently left Tinker for duty in Saudi Arabia after a nearly year-long restoration by the 76th Maintenance Squadron.Danny Simon, Middle East support chief located in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, praised the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group for

Shootout: FBI team repeats as champs

Sixty state, federal and local law enforcement officers recently got together for a shootout at the Tinker AFB firing range. Twelve law enforcement organizations participated in the 17th annual Law Enforcement Pistol Competition, sponsored by Tinker's Air Force Office of Special Investigations,

The 2014 Star Spangled Salute Air Show is here

Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for the 2014 Star Spangled Salute Air Show and Open House. The Air Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aerial acts will fly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Because large crowds are expected, Department of Defense ID cardholders and base

SCW-1 recognizes award winners at luncheon

Strategic Communications Wing ONE, also known as Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO), recognized its Sailors during its quarterly awards ceremony.The recipients received their awards at the 61st TACAMO Community Council Luncheon, held June 3 at the Tinker Club.At the luncheon, Master Chief Kurt

752nd OSS salutes new commander

Tinker maintenance support squadron's idea may save big bucks

An innovative idea by the 776th Maintenance Support Squadron may save about $40,000 in anticipated costs during the installation of a pumping and piping system that supports B-1 bomber maintenance work, officials say.Earlier this year, the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group was facing a four- to

Tinker Airman recieves ACC award

A Tinker Airman is the Outstanding Department of Defense Service Member with a Disability Award winner for Air Combat Command.Tech. Sgt. Chad Molenhour lost his leg in a near fatal motorcycle accident two years ago, but with a positive attitude, remains on active duty with the 552nd Air Control Wing

960th assumption of command

CGOCs discuss self-improvement with senior leaders

Air Force senior leaders met with several Tinker company grade officers last week in a "speed mentoring" session in downtown Oklahoma City.This "Boss' Night Out" social and mentorship session allowed the CGOs to discuss topics like self-improvement, with general officers and colonels from various