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  • 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

  • 552nd ACW commander aims to help make America’s Wing better, stronger

    Twenty-one years ago and fresh out of pilot training a young second lieutenant began his Air Force career at the 552nd Air Control Wing. In mid-June, he returned as a colonel to lead America's Wing.Although the atmosphere is different than when his career began in 1992, Col. Jay Bickley said he

  • Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault

    It's not an overstatement to say that the past many years have been challenging for those in the military working to prevent sexual assault and sexual trauma. However, for those who've been victimized it has been much worse, and we should never forget that. The harm in this crime is not just

  • AFMC to focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    As part of its commitment to take care of Airmen and their families, Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy established by Headquarters Air Force.CAF provides a framework through which the Air Force can deliver relevant programs and services more