Air Force-wide BAH recertification under way for Airmen with dependents

An Air Force-wide Basic Allowance for Housing recertification for Airmen entitled to BAH with-dependent rate started March 1 and is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31.Every member of the Air Force -- including active duty, Guard and Reserve -- receiving with-dependent rate BAH is required to

Volunteers needed for Caring for People forums

Tinker needs you.The 2014 Caring for People Forum organizers are looking for military active duty, civilians, family members, reservists, teens, retirees and families with special needs to participate in this year's Caring for People Forums. The forums are planned for 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 24

Additional FY14 civilian workforce shaping now parallel with military programs

Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.The programs will run in parallel with military programs, said Lt. Gen.

Tinker crews battle wildfire near base

Chemists uncover mysteries: Lab looks for clues to potential problems before they happen

Lifting up a clear plastic baggie from a laboratory table, chemist Koree Clanton-Arrowood pointed to the latest mystery that scientists in her Analytical Chemistry Section were trying to solve. Inside was a black chip the size of a tick."Stuff like this indicates wear in an engine," she said. "If

Failure to FIT: HAWC program gets Airmen in shape

With fitness standards now a deciding factor in force shaping, the Health and Wellness Center's Fitness Improvement Training is the ticket to improving the shape of Airmen. The HAWC was recognized during the recent Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care inspection for their outstanding

Navy wing honors Sailors of the Year

More than 100 Sailors and community supporters gathered on base March 10 to celebrate Strategic Communications Wing ONE's 60th TACAMO Community Council luncheon. The luncheon, featuring a former TACAMO Sailor, retired Master Chief Bill Bright, as guest speaker, honored the Sailors of the Year as

Navy’s VLC program is fully operational

The Navy Victims' Legal Counsel Program is fully operational in Navy Region Midwest. The Navy is implementing the VLC Program to provide a military attorney free of charge to eligible victims of sexual assault.VLCs can assist eligible victims with a decision to make a restricted or an unrestricted

963rd AACS welcomes new commander

Healthy for life: New options on the menu at Café 3001

Officials with Aramark's Café 3001 heard customer feedback and have made changes to provide more healthy food options in their restaurants on base. The 'Eat Well' leaf is the new symbol of healthy food options on the Aramark menu. The Eat Well selections include nutritious foods like vegetables,