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  • Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off Monday

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive kicks off at Tinker on March 4 and will run through April 12.The fund drive supports charitable organizations that provide for active duty, guard, reserve, retirees and dependents, including surviving spouses. Of the $6.4 million that the Air Force plans to

  • Tinker’s AFAS is well used

    The Air Force Aid Society at Tinker assisted more than 200 families with emergency loans in 2012 equating to roughly $147,000. The society also offers community programs and grants as well as scholarships. Active duty, guard, reservists, retirees and dependents are eligible for many of the programs.

  • Hagel takes office as 24th defense secretary

    Just before his Feb. 27 private swearing-in ceremony as the 24th secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrived at the Pentagon and were greeted by Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, military assistant to the secretary of defense.Secretary Hagel said hello to waiting

  • Commander's message – military award winners

    As we go into the weekend, I want to share the good news and congratulate our military award winners. These high performers have gone above and beyond what's been asked of them in supporting their fellow warfighters. A personal 'thank you' goes out to each and every one of the nominees.This year's

  • AFMC Commander's Log -- Potential Civilian Furloughs

    Team AFMC, As many of you have likely heard or read by now, Secretary of Defense Panetta notified Congress that civilian employee furloughs may occur if budget sequestration takes effect March 1, 2013. Civilian employee furloughs, if enacted, would begin late April, following a 30-day notice.I share

  • Possibility for Civilian Furloughs

    We're starting to get more information regarding the impacts of sequestration, specifically some of the details regarding the possibility of civilian furloughs. DOD has officially notified Congress that furloughs will occur if sequestration goes into effect on March 1. We're still hoping for a

  • Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add

  • Panetta issues message to DOD workforce on sequestration

    With major, across-the-board defense spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today issued a message to the Defense Department workforce.Here is the secretary's message:For more than a year and a half, the president, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I have

  • Commander's Commentary: Preparing for the future

    I know everyone is anxious to hear news about the possible sequestration and potential for civilian furloughs. I know this affects more than just the mission; it has a personal impact on each and every one of you. Unfortunately, we're still waiting to hear what's going to happen regarding