Equipment specialist’s IDEA earns cash award

Leadra Wood from the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron was a recent recipient of a $10,000 award from the IDEA program. As an equipment specialist in the 421st SCMS, she is responsible for ensuring that the mechanics on the shop floor have enough parts, through purchase or repair processes, to

Fire muster competition promotes safety

Team Tinker personnel will participate in the third annual Fire Department Muster, which is scheduled Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Capt. David Langford of Tinker Fire and Emergency Services said six-person teams will compete in four timed events:· A bunker drill, where members see how fast they can

Tinker promotes fire safety with prevention week

Fire prevention week activites aim to educate Team Tinker. Schedule of EventsOct. 69 to 10:30 a.m. -- Parade through base housing10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Cookout at Sparky's House.Oct. 8School children visiting Sparky's House:· 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. -- Pre-K and Kindergarten· 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. --

Air Force lodging rates increase

After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates went up beginning Oct. 1. The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC commander. As an example, the $39 nightly room rate for a

Bushee, Lucky win Senior Championship Golf Tournament

Thirty-four golfers over the age of 50 ignored the inclement weather last weekend to participate in the two-day Senior Championship Tournament at the Tinker Golf Course.After 36 holes of competition, Joe Bushee was declared the 2012 Senior Champion with a final raw score of 147, and Dave Depue, who

966th gambles and wins

The 966th AACS flag football team was in a gambling mood Monday afternoon. The Controllers rolled the dice on fourth down four times, and it paid big dividends when it mattered most. Their go-for-broke risk-taking enabled the 966th to tie and then defeat the 76th SMXG, 20-13.The 966th scored on its

965th welcomes new commander

Tinker to observe Fire Prevention Week

A variety of activities, starting with a parade and a cookout and including several evacuation drills, are slated Oct. 7-13 at Tinker Air Force Base in observance of Fire Prevention Week.The kickoff parade through base housing is scheduled for Oct. 6, starting at 9 a.m. It is to be followed by a

Hidden Tinker gem: Space-A, Space-R flights

Tucked away in a nook of Tinker is a little-known military resource. The "Space Available" and "Space Reservist" passenger terminal services all branches of the military for various purposes of travel. Space-A specifically caters to passengers traveling for leisure such as active-duty members on

Tinker Airman part of ‘blended’ security forces protecting Afghan base

 The population of Bagram Airfield represents a true "melting pot" of the ongoing international effort to support stability in Afghanistan. Servicemembers from America's four major military branches, military members from several NATO member nations, civilians, and even Afghans, all work together