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

Deployed AWACS squadron flies 4,000th combat sortie

On April 5, the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flew their 4,000th combat sortie, a milestone that began in 2007."This accomplishment is not only a testament to the aircrews and staff that have rotated through the AOR, but also a phenomenal feat for AWACS maintainers," said Air

Tinker celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees

National Arbor day is April 25, but Tinker celebrated Oklahoma Arbor Day the last week in March, when members of Team Tinker and other volunteers planted 50 new cedar trees on the installation. John Krupovage, natural resources manager with the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate, said

Thirty-six graduated from Airman Leadership School

Thirty-six Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School's 14-C class April 3.Graduates are:Senior Airman Jory Prescott, 138th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Josh Keitel, 138th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Eric Greiner, 434th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Torey Lyons, 434

Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems -