AF Portal hosts free civilian development site

Air Force civilian employees can go to the Air Force Portal for free career development tools, tips and guidance, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The Civilian Development Resource Center, or CDRC, formerly known as the Supervisor Resource Center, now offers self-development tools for

Rep. Tom Cole visits AF Reserve's only AWACS unit

Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., visited the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., April 18 as part of a base-wide tour to hear the accomplishments of and issues facing military units at the base.The 513th is an Air Force Reserve unit stationed at Tinker and is the only reserve unit to

Space Command leader visits Tinker, calls for innovation amid budget cuts

Innovation and cost-saving ideas will help ensure the Air Force keeps its warfighting readiness despite significant, ongoing budget cuts, said the commander of Air Force Space Command.General William L. Shelton spoke April 15, to members of the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group here."If

Tinker delivers first upgraded B-52

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex just completed on-time delivery of its first B-52 Stratofortress retrofitted with an upgrade that allows the bomber to meet the digital demands of modern war. A B-52 crew from Tinker's 10th Flight Test Squadron, flew the airplane home to Barksdale AFB, La., on

Tinker spouse group makes education impact

The Tinker Officers' Spouses' Club awarded 14 scholarships to military spouses and high school seniors who are dependents of the military or civilian workforce at Tinker Air Force Base in a ceremony April 9 at the Tinker Club. The recipients' accomplishments, volunteerism and strong work ethics were

Scammers use magazine sales pitch to get on base

Security forces officials at military installations across the country, including Tinker, are investigating reports of young adults gaining access to the base under false pretenses. Recently, a Navy Sailor stationed here met four people at a local retail store and sponsored them on base to sell

Tinker air traffic control unit flies past delivery challenge

It may not have wings or engines attached, but the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Program Office at Tinker works daily to sustain critical Air Force runway landing, navigational, radar and air traffic systems that allows warfighters to fly, fight and win. The day-to-day mission of the

Opeartion K.U.D.O.S. a success

OC-ALC getting ready for upcoming audit

From April 29 through May 2, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex will receive a four-day external Aerospace Standard 9110 surveillance audit. Auditors from the Great Western Registrar will return to perform the audit of the OC-ALC, excluding 76th Software Maintenance Group. The purpose of the

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign extended to April 25

Tinker officials have extended the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. Military members, government civilians and contractors can make contributions until April 25.It's a well-known fact that the Air Force takes care of its own. Each year that ethos is reinforced, in part, by donations of numerous