TACAMO officer earns prestigious award

Cmdr. Keith Patton, deputy for Communications, Strategic Communications Wing ONE, is one of 23 individuals selected as a recipient of the 2011 Copernicus Award. The Copernicus Award was established to recognize individual contributions to naval warfare in command, control, communications, computers

Volunteers brave cold to mark vets’ graves at Tinker Kuhlman Cemetery

Chilly temperatures combined with a blustery, biting wind didn't deter the Daughters of the American Revolution from remembering six U.S. veterans whose final resting place is Tinker Air Force Base.Ruth Johnson and Joann Winters, both of Oklahoma City, braved the inclement weather Monday morning to

New Department of Energy program hires veterans

While many families struggle with the uncertainty of the economy, the Department of Energy recently introduced a program that reinstates hope. "Troops to Energy Jobs" is a nationwide effort to hire veterans into energy-related jobs. Because many veterans already have necessary skills and knowledge

Tinker employee doesn’t let disability get in the way of achieving his goals

Editor's note: This is the first in a four-part series featuring employees at Tinker Air Force Base with disabilities.Scott Rippetoe is a sheet metal work leader in the 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron. He has been working at Tinker Air Force Base for the past 30 years. Mr. Rippetoe was born

Past Air Force and Tinker leaders discuss military future, advice for further success

Several former Air Force and Tinker leaders recently reminisced about their career highlights and shared personal insight to creating a successful future. The men spoke at the 2011 Air Force Association and Logistic Officers Association Air Force Leadership: Past, Present and Future luncheon.

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76th MXW shooting for the ‘star’

The 76th Software Maintenance Group and the 76th Maintenance Wing Staff haven't eradicated employee colds, headaches, sprained ankles and job-related injuries entirely -- but the occurrence and intensity of these maladies have been reduced dramatically.The combined group includes 653 employees of

OC-ALC’s Employee Enhancement Program accepting applications

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center is accepting applications for the Employee Enhancement Program scheduled to begin in April.The EEP program is a leadership and knowledge enhancement program designed to develop and broaden participants' leadership skills and knowledge of the mission, structure,

Tinker’s VITA Program looking for tax advisers

Over the years, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has provided a valuable service to the Tinker Air Force Base community. Last year, this program saved the Tinker community more than $298,000 in preparation and electronic filing fees. As the income tax season approaches, plans are under