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  • 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

  • B-52s to receive comm upgrade

    Installation of a communications system upgrade earmarked for the venerable U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber fleet is scheduled to start at Tinker AFB next month.The Combat Network Communications Technology system will enable aircrews to send and receive information via satellite links,

  • Navy mulls another hangar bay at Tinker

    The U.S. Navy is conducting "market research" to identify potential contractors capable of constructing a new maintenance hangar bay for naval aircraft stationed at Tinker.The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, issued a "sources sought" document last month to assess interest from

  • AFMC executive director to retire after 35 years of service

    After a 35-year career that began as a flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dr. Steve Butler will retire from his post as Air Force Materiel Command's executive director June 28 and return once more to Fort Walton Beach."I will enjoy spending time with my family in Florida," Dr.

  • Survivor recounts experience, says victims need to report assaults

    An Air Force veteran, who is now a civilian at Tinker, recounts her experience with sexual assault while on active duty, how it has impacted her life and offers advice to current-era survivors. The employee (who wishes to remain anonymous) said she was nearly raped when she was a young Airman and

  • 72nd ABW change of command Thursday

    Col. Steven Bleymaier will relinquish command of the 72nd Air Base Wing in a 10 a.m. ceremony June 27 at the Tinker Club.Col. Christopher P. Azzano, recently commander of the 412th Operations Group at Edwards AFB, Calif., will be the new commander. Colonel Bleymaier has been the 72nd ABW commander

  • 72nd ABW commander proud of Team Tinker, wing

    Tinker lucked out. For two years, the 72nd Air Base Wing and former Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center benefitted from the leadership of an "incredible military officer," said Ross Marshall, Air Force Sustainment Center executive director.As Col. Steven Bleymaier, 72nd ABW and Tinker installation