RAMS keep base safe

Though random antiterrorism measures may seem unnecessary, Tinker's operational security personnel assure they are essential is for the base and your protection.Did you know?· Employing random antiterrorism measures, known as RAMs, are designed to let potential "bad guys" know the installation is

New AFSC vice commander excited to serve team

Col. John Kubinec is excited about his new job.Since accepting the Air Force Sustainment Center vice commander position in mid-July, the career aircraft/munitions maintenance officer has his sight set on helping others reach their own success. After all, the colonel said he's in a position that can

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Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.Here is the complete text of

Pentagon cuts furlough days from 11 to 6

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Aug.6. Officials are briefing

Tinker event raises money for area tornado victims

Several dozen military and civilian personnel from Tinker participated in an American Red Cross of Moore disaster relief event recently.According to Tech. Sgt. Heather Blaylock of the 5th Manpower Requirements Squadron, 81 runners entered either a 5k or 10k run at Tinker. Their entry fees generated

Some 72nd FSS facilities offering furlough specials

Due to the ongoing furlough, discounts and specials are being offered at the following 72nd Force Support Squadron facilities through the end of September. Arts and Crafts Center: On Mondays, take 25 percent off all frame moulding when you place a custom frame order at the frame shop. The shop is

CC Message: Listening to you

The last couple of weeks I've been out and about in an attempt to really understand the furlough impacts. Unfortunately, travel restrictions have prevented spending time at each location, but the messages appear similar across the Center. It's easy to see the mission degradation, but I really wanted

Airman sentenced for drug offenses

A Tinker Airman admitted recently that he sold marijuana on multiple occasions.At a general court-martial last month, Senior Airman Christian Mann of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron pleaded guilty to distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.The presiding judge, Lt. Col.

Colonel McCray takes over 76th AMXG

Col. Gerald R. "Jed" McCray assumed command of the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group in a July 24 ceremony at Hollywood and Vine in Bldg. 3001."His experience in aircraft maintenance, sortie production, system program office, and success as a squadron commander and group commander, add a valuable