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

101 Critical Days of Summer: Moderation, preparation keys to safe summer exercise

Throughout the summer people try to get in as many outdoor activities as possible before the season is done. Increasing the level of activity, especially if you have not been keeping a regular fitness regime all year, puts added force on the body and can be harmful. Start slowly with a conditioning

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

First B-52 arrives at depot for CONECT upgrade

The first B-52H Stratofortress departed Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 16 and arrived at Tinker, for the Combat Network Communications Technology, or CONECT, upgrade.The CONECT upgrade will allow B-52 crews to receive and send real-time digital information such as updated intelligence, mapping

New commander at 960th AACS

Fiscal 2014 force management programs announced

The Air Force will implement several officer and enlisted force management programs for fiscal 2014, officials said today.Force management programs enable the Air Force to both size and balance the force, with the goal of meeting mandated end strength numbers in the right career fields and at the

New 76th CMXG commander excited to lead organization

Although new to Tinker and the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group, Col. Leigh Method has the best of so many worlds and she knows it. The career aircraft maintenance and ground and air transportation officer said she knew, when she received her orders, she'd be leading a vital Air Force mission. As

Federal food drive under way through August 22

Tinker and the Department of Defense are participating in the fifth annual "Feds Feed Families" food drive sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Donations from Tinker military and civilian personnel will be donated to the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Del City, according to Capt. Sylvia K.

Organizations participate in encore summer energy reduction competition

The "Off We Go Energy Reduction Competition" is back and is anyone's game. Introduced last summer by Col. Steven Bleymaier, former 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker Installation commander, the contest challenges on-base commanders to reduce energy consumption in their headquarters buildings. "The