Early retirements offered to select enlisted Airmen

‘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

Canadian Forces Team’s fundraising game in Oklahoma City finds... more Canadians

 In a tight match to the finish, the Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) Canadian Detachment Hockey Team completed its seventh annual fundraising game, winning by one goal against the Oklahoma University Sooners on Saturday, March 31. "This game is a great outreach to our community," said Tinker AFB

Reserve White handed first loss

Reserve White was beaten Tuesday night by the 72nd Medical Group, experiencing their first loss in flag football in more than a year. White led until late in the fourth quarter, when an interception put the Medics within go-ahead scoring range and their defense followed up with a quarterback

Tinker riders gather for safety

AFMC leaders plan toward summer stand-up of new centers

 Implementation details of the Air Force Materiel Command's restructure were refined when commanders and senior civilians from across AFMC gathered here for their annual Senior Leader Conference March 27 to 29.The focus of the conference was detailed planning on the command initiative to reduce its

Tinker recognized as Tree City

Twenty-two volunteers from the Rose State College Civic student group along with base natural resource officials celebrated Arbor Day at Tinker's Fam Camp March 30. The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Tinker as Tree City USA for the 19th year running. Rose State volunteers planted 35 trees of