Cash saving heat

Big energy-reduction plans are in the works.In the upcoming months, contractors will break ground on a three-year project to decentralize Tinker's steam plants. In its place will be individual boilers for each building. The plan is expected to save roughly $6 million a year and reduce natural gas

Military pay processing returning to FSOs this month

Military pay transaction processing is returning to base level Air Force Materiel Command Financial Services Offices later this month. This strategic move allows local FSOs to provide rapid and efficient financial support to customers. Local FSO technicians will now be afforded the opportunity to

Office provides information on active duty, Reserve differential pay

To ensure a smooth transition from civilian to military service and back to their civilian position, activated federal employees are encouraged to stop by the Employee Relations office in Bldg 3001, post location 1AH190B and pick up the Air Force Personnel Center checklist, which provides

Around Tinker: Three earn Wildcatter Awards

Col. Bob LaBrutta, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently awarded three members of the 72nd Medical Group with Wildcatter Awards.Capt. Amy C. Stoots, 72nd Medical Group, has been an exceptional leader and clinical nurse for both the Gynecological and Pediatric clinics. She directed care for 16,000

Around Tinker: ‘FM Top Performers’ honored

Several members of Team Tinker were recently recognized as "FM Top Performers" for fiscal 2011. Those receiving coins from Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Commander Maj. Gen. David Gillett were:DP: Marianthe BagensieXP: Elizabeth Wilkey PK: Senior Airman Tim Clutter and Joe Starzenski EN: Mary

Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC program

Lizards win two in intramural volleyball

It was the first intramural volleyball match of the afternoon. The league's second-place Leaping Lizards White was up against Fun for All, eighth in the standings. After 15 minutes of warm-up, the teams took to the court at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center main gymnasium Oct. 18. Despite a

Tinker gate hours adjust to accommodate 60" water main replacement on Douglas Blvd.

Tinker Air Force Base officials will temporarily adjust gate operating hours at Eaker, Hruskocy, Liberator and Marauder Gates to mitigate construction on Douglas Blvd. and impacts traffic flow. Installation Commander, Colonel Bob LaBrutta announced today that base officials are making adjustments to

Air Force building the future force

 Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

AFMC vice commander visits Tinker

Air Force Materiel Command's new vice commander is optimistic about the command's future, despite the fiscal challenges facing the Air Force and Department of Defense.During his first visit here as AFMC vice commander Oct. 5-6, Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II said that -- although reducing defense spending