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  • Air Force Structure commission releases final report

    The National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force has posted its report on the Commission' s website at http://afcommission.whs.mil.The commission visited Tinker AFB, Aug. 20, 2013 with the intention of seeing total force integration in action among active Air Force, Reserve, and Air

  • 552nd ACW dominates Info Dominance, Gen. Jumper awards

    The 552nd Air Control Wing dominated the FY 2013 Information Dominance and General John P. Jumper Awards, winning six different categories at the 12th Air Force level, it was announced recently.The winners included:Civilian Specialist - Douglas D. Hoffman Jr., 726th Air Control SquadronCyber Systems

  • 61 fans airlifted onto Bldg. 510

    A helicopter hoisted 61 supply and exhaust fans onto the roof of Bldg. 510 last Saturday in just an hour and a half."I calculated that the pilot, Jim Robinson of St. Louis Helicopter, deposited one of those fans on the roof of that building every minute and 25 seconds," said Gary Jones, project

  • 552nd ACW command chief has simple leadership style – do what works

    The new command chief master sergeant to the 552nd Air Control Wing has a pretty simple style when it comes to leadership and, that is, to simply do what works."That is to say, I want to make sure that communication, or the flow of information, is available from the top (of the chain of command) on

  • Mission minded: 12th AF commander impressed with 552nd ACW

    When Lt. Gen. Tod Wolters assumed command of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) last September, it was determined then that one of the last units he would visit would be the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base because of his vast knowledge of the wing.And, according to General Wolters,

  • 552nd ACW wins its 24th Outstanding Unit Award

    The 552nd Air Control Wing has been awarded it's 24th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, it was announced recently."This recognition is without a doubt a tremendous reflection of the military and civilian Airmen who make up this outstanding wing," said Col. Jay Bickley, 552nd ACW commander. "I want

  • Helping agencies available to Airmen affected by force management

    The Air Force is cutting 25,000 from its forces in a necessary move to curb spending (see story). Airmen who are seperating from the Air Force have several options for assistance during their transition.  Military Personnel SectionGathering information and talking with the professionals is a great

  • Timelnes for important retention dates

    Quality Force Retention Board TimelineJan. 14 to March 26 - AFPC accepting voluntary retirement/separation applicationsJan. 15 - MPS began assisting Airmen in updating record in the Military Personnel Data SystemJan. 23 - AFPC/DPSOR notifies Quality Force Review Board-eligible Airmen by personal

  • Boards to consider officers for separation

    Force shaping boards will consider active-duty officers with more than three but less than six years of commissioned service as of Dec. 31, 2014, for separation. The boards will target career fields and year groups based on sustainment levels.Details for implementation of two fiscal 2014 officer

  • Tinker chiefs discuss upcoming force management programs

    The news is out. The Air Force is cutting 25,000 from its forces in a necessary move to curb spending. Several expanded force management programs will be implemented this year. The fiscal 2014 programs include an enlisted retention program, chief master sergeant retention board, enlisted retention