Tinker Airman convicted of abuse

A Tinker Airman was convicted here Feb. 27 of physical and sexual abuse of his stepson, a minor child, and was sentenced to eight years in prison, reduction in rank and a dishonorable discharge.Senior Airman William E. Calloway IV of the 3rd Combat Communications Support Squadron was found guilty by

Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation anticipated

Tinker hosts 'Blue Summit'

AFSC units strive for greatness through weekly meetings, collaborative effort

The motivational phrase, "Art of the Possible" is soaring to new heights within the Air Force Sustainment Center. Each Friday morning, representatives from the major commands, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Defense Logistics Agency and AFSC units, including Logistics Operations, collaborate via

AFAF underway at Tinker

Mechanics, pilots carry out missions together

Unlike other base units, pilots and aircraft mechanics with the 507th and 137th Air Refueling Wings have a unique relationship. Oftentimes, when a KC-135 Stratotanker is in the air, at least one mechanic is with the jet he maintains.A tradition carried from the Army Air Forces and days of World War

White whips SCW1, Gold downs TRS

Reserve White, a perennial powerhouse in base flag football, pounded SCW1 Tuesday evening, 29-12, in the spring season opener, which was punctuated with fourinterceptions and a safety. The temperature at game time was 44 degrees, but the wind chill index was below freezing because of a 19 mph

5th annual Can/Am hockey game slated

The fifth annual 552nd Air Control Wing Can/Am Cup hockey game is set for March 22. The contest will be held at Blazers Ice Centre in south Oklahoma City, starting at 6 p.m.The ice hockey game is intended to "support and strengthen the camaraderie between the 552 ACW and the Canadian AWACS

AFMC to implement sequestration cuts, analyze impacts

As a result of sequestration taking effect on March 1, the Air Force is expected to absorb more than $12 billion in reductions this fiscal year while simultaneously working to mitigate an overseas contingency operations funding shortfall and operating under a highly restrictive continuing

548th PMXS shop eliminates wasteful operations; saves time, cost, space

By taking a simplistic approach to process improvement, 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron Blade and Gearbox Unit personnel achieved staggering results. They reduced backlog, flow days and customer costs. Like their 76th Maintenance Support Group and 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group counterparts,