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  • Sequestration would impact AFMC mission

    Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1, 2013. These reductions along with other Air Force-wide cuts will ultimately harm overall Air Force operations and readiness, Air Force

  • Ceremony to honor graduates

    Seven Tinker Air Force Base employees will be recognized today at a ceremony honoring their completion of a technical graduate degree program. All of the graduates earned master's degrees in science or engineering through the Long-Term Training program managed by the Air Force Sustainment Center

  • Tinker Airman earns Bronze Star

    The White Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent in Tinker's 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has joined one of his brothers as a recipient of the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Iraq.Senior Master Sgt. Jesse A. Collins III was awarded the medal for "exemplary leadership, personal

  • Revamped programs help OSI stay on top of its game

    The Office of Special Investigations is as vigilant as ever. Having revamped one external and one internal program, Detachment 114 special agents are on their game and better prepared for what's out there.The external Air Force Eagle Eyes Program is a way to anonymously report suspicious behavior.

  • VITA office opening Feb. 4

    Completing and filing tax forms can be painless, simple and free for those who visit the Tinker Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Office. The VITA program, organized by the base legal office, will be open on Feb. 4 through April 15. The VITA program provides tax preparation and electronic filing

  • LG director encourages LOA members to take ownership of their careers

    When Gilbert Montoya walked into the Oklahoma Room Jan. 15, the audience of 50 attendees eagerly awaited his words. Rightfully so, the highly-regarded Senior Executive Service member and Air Force Sustainment Center Logistics director is a subject-matter expert.Serving as guest speaker to the first

  • Reservist named 'Athlete of Year'Mike W. Ray

    Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Allen of the 513th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been named the Tinker Air Force Base "Athlete of the Year" for 2012.The honoree was chosen for his "long-time participation in Armed Forces Rugby, working as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of

  • AF Reserve announces revised force structure actions,Tinker reductions

    The Air Force Reserve Command is proceeding with force structure changes authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 which directs the retirement of four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flown out of Tinker AFB by the Air Reserve Component Associate Wings consisting of the

  • Military Tuition Assistance benefits program changes

    Several elements of the Military Tuition Assistance benefits have changed and now give more responsibility to students. Students should view their Air Force Virtual Education Center record through the Air Force portal and ensure that all personal contact data is up-to-date. One of the recent

  • KC-135 tankers get a boost from innovative, fuel-saving engines

    Some decades-old KC-135 Stratotanker are drinking from the fountain of youth -- or at least the engines are.Airmen installed the first of 1,440 upgraded Stratotanker engines at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 15. The 1970s engine parts will be replaced with modern engines that burn less fuel and