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  • Environmental remediation and ongoing effort at Tinker

    The Environmental Restoration Branch at Tinker is in the business of remediating "things we did 20, 30, 50 years ago," said Albert Aguilar, the branch chief. "It's not that we did anything illegal. It's just that we as a nation weren't as environmentally aware back then."For example, Tinker has six

  • Tinker’s CDC is best in Air Force

    Tinker's Child Development Center program recently received top Air Force honors. The Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services recognized the program as the best in 2011. The news came on March 8.Tinker's CDC program caters to approximately 400 children ranging in age

  • New jet engine test cells under construction at Tinker’s 9001

    Two more jet-engine test cells are under construction at Tinker Air Force Base, near Bldg. 9001.According to Mason Hopkins, Engine Test Program Manager with the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, one of the structures will provide depot testing capability for the F135 engine, the power plant in the

  • Early retirements offered to select enlisted Airmen

    Air Force officials announced an application window for targeted early retirements for enlisted Airmen. Eligible Airmen will have 15-19 years of service in fiscal 2012 and be in the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant in overmanned career fields.The Temporary Early Retirement Authority

  • ‘Balance’ comes with total force

    A milestone was reached recently in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group.In the Tinker AFB Propulsion Engine Division, the balancing of major jet engine components, such as turbines and compressors, historically has been performed by civilian employees. However, the Propulsion Division now has its

  • Beene’s big idea

    Ricky Beene's simple, one-word question set an IDEA in motion. His answer has saved the Air Force a significant amount of money and time. Mr. Beene benefitted as well, earning a $10,000 award from the Air Force's Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program here at Tinker.The 550th

  • Tinker stays pro-active, encourages programs and ideas during Earth Month

    To many, April is the month of spring showers. To the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate, April and its 22nd day is a time of possibilities, appreciation and green awareness. April's Earth Day and Earth Month have been designated for worldwide events that promote "green" awareness and

  • Mad Science” and “Project Grow” lauded

    Tinker's Youth Center and the Tinker AFB "Youth of the Year" were honored recently during the State of Oklahoma Youth of the Year awards dinner at the Governor's Mansion.The Youth Center won two Boys and Girls Clubs of America program excellence awards.In the Education and Career Development