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

Following simple steps help ensure fire-safe holiday

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of more than 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause more than $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration, there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By

Taking steps to improve fire safety a constant process

"Do you have fire hazards and deficiencies in your work place needing attention?" A question being asked as Tinker fire professionals examine how to reduce those numbers again by at least 25 percent."Unabated hazards and deficiencies can impact lives, property, and mission of the Tinker community as

Scholarships for Military Children applications at commissary, online

2011 Scholarships for Military Children recipient Jordan Cherry said receiving extra money for college lightened her financial load. "This scholarship definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit," she said.Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for

Best depot program in DOD

Senior leaders and employee representatives from Tinker have long maintained that they have the best workforce in the Department of Defense, and now they have the hardware to prove it. A 27-person Tinker delegation -- comprised of senior leadership, suppliers, maintainers, planners, engineers and