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  • 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

  • Fanning becomes acting Air Force secretary

     Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning became the acting secretary of the Air Force June 21, succeeding Michael Donley, who departed the position after more than five years.Fanning was confirmed under secretary by the Senate April 18 and, under federal law, automatically assumes the job of

  • AFMC priorities, budget effects top executive director's goals

    Michael Gill begins his tenure as Air Force Materiel Command's new executive director June 28 with the long-term objective of providing the right mix of support and leadership to benefit the command and the Air Force."I am truly honored to have this opportunity," Gill said. "I look forward to the