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

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