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  • Online hazard reporting available

    It's up and ready to go.Earlier this month, the Tinker Hazard Reporting System, a standardized hazard reporting system for the base, went online. Available to personnel with access to the Tinker network, the user-friendly Web application allows people to report and monitor hazards and repair

  • Teamwork enables AWACs successful deployment

    It was late May when Air Combat Command tasked the 552nd Air Control Wing with a deployment. Unlike most current deployments, 552nd ACW members didn't know the details of the tasking when they processed for deployment. When there could have been confusion and chaos, the air control wing didn't miss

  • ‘Followership’ key to leadership for 90 new SNCOs

    The word 'followership' "not only doesn't have eight or nine or 10 definitions, it isn't even in the dictionary," Chief Master Sgt. Kevin G. Slater noted during the recent Joint Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Banquet at Tinker Air Force Base. Nevertheless, "No good leader accomplishes

  • Joint induction points to ‘joint’ nature of military success

    The ability to integrate the diverse capabilities of multiple military services, to create a unit that is greater than its individual parts, makes U.S. armed forces the strongest in the world."A small number of people in a joint operation can have a huge impact," retired Chief Master Sgt. Ralph

  • Tinker’s Air Force, Navy hold joint SNCO induction

    Ninety Navy and Air Force noncommissioned officers at Tinker entered the senior enlisted ranks during a recent banquet that was replete with pomp and circumstance.Ten petty officers from the Navy were elevated to chief petty officers and 80 Air Force technical sergeants advanced to the rank of

  • Tinker SPO improves B-1 platform in multiple ways over one fiscal year

    Tinker's B-1 System Program Office reached an impressive and unlikely feat Oct. 27. The planning and programming office supported 2,000 consecutive days of real world combat operations for the B-1B Lancer platform.As personnel looked back on their accomplishments, officials said they are

  • Saving energy requires ongoing effort

    As another Energy Awareness month draws to a close, Tinker's Energy Team officials said the message will remain a priority. Branded by the Air Force, the motto "Make energy and water conservation a consideration in all we do," is key.Throughout the month, Tinker energy officials hosted several

  • Know uniform rules for cold-weather gear

    With fall upon us and winter approaching the Tinker First Sergeants Counil would like to provide some guidance on the proper wear of cold weather gear. Cold Weather Accessories: Cold weather accessories will only be worn when wearing authorized outer garments (Exception: gloves may be worn solely

  • Don’t get ‘stuffed’ over the holidays

    Couch potatoes, take note: research indicates the average American gains 7 to 10 pounds over the end-of-the-year holiday season, and it can take months to lose that extra "stuffing."For that reason, a program that promotes sensible eating and watching your waistline is slated to get under way soon

  • Lizards shoot down Scott’s Crew

    The 2011 intramural volleyball championship and bragging rights were at stake. It was anyone's match. Both teams had a regular season record of 14-1 and had only lost to each other. On the evening of Oct. 25, Leaping Lizards White greeted Scott's Crew at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center main