Tinker civilian wins Air Force award

Mike Mowles wasn't the first, second or third person to learn the big news. In fact, he may have been one of the last to learn he won an Air Force-level award.The 2012 Air Force Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award for the Civilian Manager-category recipient didn't nominate himself, nor was he aware when his

AFMC commander visits Sustainment Center, air logistics complexes

Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger and AFMC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner visited the command's air logistics complexes the week of April 15 for the first time since AFMC declared initial operational capability of its 5-Center reorganization Oct. 1,

NASA’s Super Guppy has two-week stay at Tinker

They were welcomed back and welcomed home. Although a quick trip, it proved invaluable for NASA and DynCorp International aircraft mechanic Bob Coyne.Over the past two weeks ending today, a team of NASA engineers, four contracted mechanics and one supervisor camped out in a Tinker hangar. Using base

Team Tinker mourns loss of ‘brother’ killed in Afghanistan

Team Tinker members went on about their business with a heavy heart this week, following the news that one of their own died on Saturday in a plane crash in southern Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Fannin, 30, a Sensor Operator assigned to the 552nd

Hagel to Make Furlough Decision Soon, Press Secretary Says

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will make a decision soon on the scope of civilian furloughs in response to sequestration spending cuts, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today.Hagel is reviewing analysis on the budget "and he'll reach a decision in the near future," Little told

Tinker meeting Air Force water, energy goals

April is Earth Month and this year the Air Force is celebrating with the theme, "Conserve Today -- Secure Tomorrow."During the month, Air Force officials are encouraging base personnel to focus on conserving potable water and energy usage. By fiscal 2020, the Air Force's goal to reduce potable water

Pausing to remember

72nd ABW members earn Wildcatter Awards

Four members of the 72nd Air Base Wing recently received Wildcatter Awards from 72nd ABW Commander Col. Steven Bleymaier.Jacquanna Whitfield has performed her duties as the sports director at the Tinker Youth Center since July 2011. During this time she increased sports participation by 50 percent

‘We’re listening’: 2013 Community Assessment Survey under way

"We're listening" is the call from the Air Force Integrated Delivery System. The Air Force IDS is sponsoring the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey, which runs through June 30. For the first time, the Community Assessment Survey will be administered to the Total Force: Active duty members

SecAF announces departure

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced his plan today to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen," Donley said. "Their accomplishments have been nothing short of