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  • Hand-held identification scanners becoming a reality at Tinker gates

    Drivers who have entered Tinker Air Force Base recently may have seen the gate sentries using an electronic device to scan their IDs. This system is known as the Defense Biometric Identification Data System or DBIDS. The system is an Air Force mandated physical access-control system provided for

  • Tinker celebrates new clinic with ribbon cutting ceremony

    The 72nd Medical Group is another step closer to inhabiting its new digs. On July 16, hundreds of Team Tinker personnel gathered outside in front of the 171,000-square-foot building for the ribbon cutting ceremony.Situated across from Gott Gate, between Codding Road and the Hill Conference Center on

  • Teamwork leads to record-breaking achievement

    A B-1B Lancer just made history. The aircraft swept through programmed depot maintenance in record-breaking time; just 129 flow days. It was produced one day sooner than the unit's goal and 24 days sooner than the fiscal 2012 goal.Officials credit the achievement to teamwork, years of continuous

  • AFSC to focus on generating Airpower for America

    Eyeing its vision to "Sustain Weapon System Readiness to generate Airpower for America," the Air Force Sustainment Center will provide integrated weapons system maintenance and support for the Air Force. Commanded by Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, the AFSC incorporates a headquarters element, three air

  • F135 engine depot stand-up has started

    A maintenance depot for the engine that powers the next-generation jet fighter is being developed at Tinker Air Force Base.During Phase 1 of the project, 33,000 square feet of floor space was dedicated in Bldg. 3001 recently for maintenance of the jet's power plant, the F135 engine. The shop area

  • Squadron overhauls record number of KC-135 booms

    Repairs of KC-135 aerial refueling booms at Tinker AFB reached a record level last month.The 18 booms overhauled in June were the most ever repaired in one month since Tinker began working on KC-135 booms in 1993, according to Ginger Keisling, deputy director of the 551st Commodities Maintenance

  • JFC to hold Career Development Fair

    The Tinker Junior Force Council is holding a Career Development Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 in Bldg. 3001.The fair will showcase the educational opportunities available to federal employees and dependents. In addition to partnering with colleges, universities and trade schools; the fair

  • Changes coming to Eaker Gate

    As part of a long-term traffic analysis project, the Eaker Gate (Gate 2) will see a dramatic change in hours July 18 and officials are asking Team Tinker to be patient through the changes.With an eye toward process improvement, the 72nd Security Forces Squadron and other Team Tinker agencies are

  • Former 76th MXW commander pins on first star

    Congratulations Brig. Gen. Cedric George.During an event attended by approximately 200 people at Bldg. 3001's Hollywood and Vine intersection, the former 76th Maintenance Wing commander pinned on his first star. With presiding officer and Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce