Colonel Method accepts command of 76th CMXG

Standing in front of approximately 200 members of the local and Tinker community, Col. Leigh Method accepted command of the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group on June 28. Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Brig. Gen. Gene Kirkland presided over the change of command ceremony at the

Tinker welcomes new 72nd ABW, installation commander

"Are you ready?"Standing behind a podium in front of approximately 200 guests, Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield asked Col. Christopher Azzano the all-important question. The new 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander smiled and nodded his answer. Colonel

Fifth AFSC goal makes for a better organization

Editor's note: This is the final story in a six-article series about the AFSC Strategic Plan, goals and correlating objectives.In light of financial constraints, Air Force Sustainment Center senior leaders said a smarter way of doing business is the key to success. "Improving effectiveness by

F-22 shop talk

Tinker, community leaders sign charter, comment on support relationship

Tinker and community leaders came together June 26 to sign the charter for a cost-saving partnership initiative that drew praise from Air Force top brass and earned an award from the Association of Defense communities.The Community Partnership Initiative, which is a vehicle for mutally beneficial

Furlough, timeline set for civilian employees

An administrative furlough is set to take place this fiscal year and will affect most Department of Defense civil service employees. Most decision letters have been distributed and the furlough is scheduled to commence the week of July 8. It will consist of up to 11 unpaid leave days occurring once

Tinker Community Assessment Survey: Your opinion counts!

If you haven't taken the time to complete the Air Force Community Assessment Survey, you still have time. The deadline has been extended to July 26. Active duty, reservists, Guardsmen and Department of Defense civilian employees should click on the link previously sent in an e-mail; spouses were

4th and Ready: Safety is key to fireworks fun

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and most of us have probably not stopped to think about what we are going to do for the holiday. Because Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, most will enjoy a four day weekend. The Fourth of July is the single most accident associated day of

AFMC bases soon to get new civilian automated time, attendance system

In mid-2012, Air Force leadership committed to the implementation of the Automated Time, Attendance and Production System to support standardized automation of the civilian time and attendance processes. Through fiscal 2013, the roll-out to the Air Force has progressed steadily, and at many sites is

AFSC Goals Series: ABWs assigned fourth goal

Editor's note: This is the fifth story in a six-article series about the AFSC Strategic Plan, goals and correlating objectives.Reducing energy consumption is not only a top Air Force priority, but it is also an Air Force Sustainment Center Strategic Plan goal. In fact, AFSC senior leadership aims to