Oklahoma Red Cross Chapter open house March 19

Like a heart to the human body, the American Red Cross is vital to the military. Often considered a conduit between a service member and his family during a time of need, the humanitarian-aid foundation has a proud and lengthy history. But officials said the Red Cross manages more than just

Alsup named 448th SCMW director

Mike W. RayStaff WriterSteven K. Alsup was promoted to director of the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, and was appointed to the Senior Executive Service, during a special ceremony March 8.The SES constitutes less than 1 percent of the total civilian workforce in the Air Force, said Ross

Lt. Gen. Litchfield commentary: Visit to Capitol Hill

As was discussed in Mr. Marshall's message a week ago, I went to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and their professional staff to talk about the impacts of sequestration. I wanted to make sure they fully understood the impacts to our workforce, our mission and the

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