Commander: Team Tinker ready for multi-command inspection

The first wave of inspectors from a multi-command inspection team began arriving yesterday and Team Tinker is prepared to show that the Air Force and our nation can count on us.As installation commander, I have witnessed firsthand the hard work and dedication of the men and women who make up the Air

Inspections set to begin at Tinker

It's show time at Tinker. Members of a multi-command inspection team began arriving yesterday and are preparing to conduct various graded reviews in several areas at Air Force Materiel Command, Air Combat Command and Air Force Reserve Command units here."We're excited to get these inspections

Community, Tinker salute on Veterans Day

CFC deadlines extended at Tinker

The overall Combined Federal Campaign has been extended for a month, and the "open season" at Tinker AFB has been extended for a week, officials announced recently.The "open season" at Tinker has been extended from Nov. 15 to Nov. 22, by Col. Christopher Azzano, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker

11 set to retire from Engine Test Flight

On Nov. 30, 11 people will walk out the door of Bldg. 3234 for the final time. Those retiring are Randall Brock, Hugh Crow, Freddie Danker, Lloyd Fincher Jr., Mike Fullbright, Alan Houk, Roy Kniffin, Debbie Phillips, Robbie Robinson, Robert Robinson and Mark Smith. Although they all have different

Reenlistment headaches can be avoided by starting early

Each month, roughly 100 to 120 enlisted Airmen become eligible for reenlistment at Tinker. But, if they wait until the month before the date of separation to start the process, it can cause headaches and issues for officials and Airmen alike. To avoid the hassle, Airmen should initiate the process

AFSC/CC Veterans Day message

As a proud American citizen, I stand on the shoulders of the veterans who came before me who kept this country safe. As Veterans Day approaches, I'm reminded of what our veterans have sacrificed so that we as a community have the freedoms we enjoy.Years of conflict have required men and women, from

Engine partnership active at Tinker's OC-ALC

Tinker Air Force Base will soon begin servicing engines that power the U.S. Air Force Global Hawk drone fleet.Nadine Poland Melind, strategy director for Rolls-Royce Defense Services, said the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex will be the Authorized Military Overhaul Facility for Rolls-Royce AE

507th Sheet Metal Shop gets new paint booth

Construction on the 507th Maintenance Squadron's new paint booth finished in October and crews from the sheet metal shop resume corrosion control and paint work in the new facility. The new booth replaces the nearly two-decade old one after being shut down in February 2011 when it could no longer

AFRC announces new 507th ARW commander

Air Force Reserve Command officials recently announced the selection of Col. Brian S. Davis as the new commander for the 507th Air Refueling Wing.Colonel Davis is currently serving as the 459th Operations Group commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md. He will assume command of the largest Air Force