Schoolchildren treated to shopping spree, thanks to B-52s

Five-year-old Austin was excited to receive new shoes, jeans and a coat, but he also shared the Christmas spirit by wanting to pick out something for his sister. On Dec. 12, 25 children from Crooked Oak Elementary School were treated to a morning shopping spree with volunteers from the Air Force

Tinker Airmen send care packages to deployed ‘family’

It is never easy for Airmen to leave our families for an extended period of time. Whether it's for one year or six months, makes no difference. The constant worry for our family while we are deployed adds one more dynamic to an already arduous situation. However, being away from family over the

Meters measure utility usage

The Tinker Energy Team is implementing a standardized industrial metering system throughout the base.Tinker has hundreds of meters that measure water, gas and electricity usage across the base. "Some are ancient and some are modern," said Joseph Cecrle of the 76th Maintenance Support Group, energy

Energy Team achieves AoP goals

The Tinker Energy Team was the only group that achieved its Art of the Possible goal among the organizations that reported AoP metrics in Fiscal Year 2013, announced Col. Stephen Wood, vice commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing.The Energy Team shaved the base's electricity bills by $2.6 million this

Tinker civilian retirees need new IDs starting Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, Department of Defense civilian retirees need to have a new ID card to access base. The previous card, Air Force Form 354, is a legacy installation access ID, and will be discontinued. According to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Strothers in the 72nd Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 1 is the cut

Base celebrates CDC South grand opening

After many years of planning and waiting, a third Child Development Center, CDC South, opened Nov. 4, nearly three years after the Dec. 18, 2010, groundbreaking. An official grand opening ceremony was held Dec. 5."I am just so excited that we are finally able to open this wonderful new facility so

NORAD deputy visits Canadian Detachment

Jet fuel switch saves big bucks

Saving 2 cents a gallon when filling the fuel tank of your car, pickup or SUV is just a proverbial "drop in the bucket." You'd save about a quarter, maybe a half-dollar. A 2-cent savings in jet fuel, though, equates to more than half a million dollars for Tinker Air Force Base and U.S.

New MSG commander brings unique experience to 507th ARW

The new mission support commander is excited to be back at a wing. Col. Joseph M. Revit makes sure to emphasize that during his interview with me before officially assuming command of the 507th Mission Support Group during the December Unit Training Assembly.Colonel Revit said he was proud to serve

72nd SFS ‘amping’ up security

Anyone misbehaving badly on Tinker is in for a real charge. Security Forces are equipping themselves with tasers as a "less than lethal" way of controlling volatile situations. Staff Sgt. Elijah Langhorne, a patrolman with the 72nd Security Forces Squadron, explained that the new tasers are