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  • 507th Fuels Management Flight 2013 Golden Derrick Award recipient

    The 507th Fuels Management Flight was awarded the American Petroleum Institute's 2013 Golden Derrick Award May 4 at the May Unit Training Assembly Commander's Call. The award, presented by 507th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Brian S. Davis, is the first in wing history.The Award is a yearly

  • Nurse Advice Line goes live

    The Military Health System implemented a new, nation-wide Nurse Advice Line May 2 to help TRICARE beneficiaries make informed decisions about acute health needs. TRICARE beneficiaries have toll-free access 24 hours a day, seven days a week to a team of professional registered nurses who will answer

  • OC-ALC Strategic Plan focuses on 'Capturing Tomorrow's Business'

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Strategic Plan guides personnel to focus on activities that will enable them to be successful today and into the future. As Brig. Gen. Gene Kirkland, OC-ALC commander, stated in the Strategic Plan Video, "In this new physical environment, it is critical we

  • RIE examines Installation Record Checks process

    A recent rapid improvement event should make the hiring process quicker for multiple base facilities.The RIE, championed by Col. Stephen Wood, 72nd Air Base Wing vice commander, examined Installation Record Checks, specifically with new employees or volunteers who work with or around children. Among

  • Base smoking policy includes e-cigarettes

    E-cigarettes are a fast growing, multi-billion dollar industry, touted as a "healthier alternative" to smoking tobacco. The jury is still out on that claim, but as more and more people take up vaping it is important to keep in mind the rules for smoking e-cigarettes on base.In accordance with AFI

  • Team Tinker members share thoughts in forums

    Fifty members of the Tinker Community participated in the 2014 Caring for People Forums held April 24. The group participated in forums specific for civilians, active duty military and single Airmen. School support and Exceptional Family Member Program forums were also held. "I like hearing from our

  • Legacy airframe and modern technology CONECT

    Air Force Global Strike Command took delivery of a significantly enhanced Boeing B-52H Stratofortress in a ceremony here, April 25.The B-52H spent the previous 10 months at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., being refitted with the Combat Network Communications Technology, or CONECT, upgrade. This

  • Tinker set to celebrate national police week May 12-16

    National Police Week, which occurs each year during the week in which May 15 falls, recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their

  • Base to name gate after retired sergeant

    Soon, drivers entering base through the Midwest Boulevard Gate near Bldg. 9001 will be driving through Piazza Gate.Retired Senior Master Sgt. William "Pete" Piazza will be honored May 15 when Gate 31 is dedicated in his name at a 10 a.m. ceremony."Usually you name streets, buildings or gates after

  • AFSC executive director retires today

    After nearly two years as the top civilian in the Air Force Sustainment Center, Ross Marshall is retiring. Today, the AFSC executive director is saying goodbye after a 32-year career with the Air Force. Mr. Marshall said that standing up the sustainment center was one of the greatest challenges --