Former 552nd ACW chief returns to important role

Over the course of the month, the 552nd Air Control Wing has transitioned a new leader into its ranks. Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Compton is the newest 552nd Air Control Wing command chief. The chief arrived here in August from Fort Meade, Md. where he served as the command chief for the 70th

Be active, take A.C.T.I.O.N.

Take "action" this Energy Awareness Month.In honor of the Air Force theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," officials encourage Tinker personnel to be more than bystanders; be extra observant. Or, take "A.C.T.I.O.N." and perform the following -- Appliance reduction, Computer log-off, Temperature

2011 CFC gears up to celebrate 50 years of giving

The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign is officially under way. This year, the Central Oklahoma Department of Defense CFC organization's goal is to raise $2.02 million by the campaign's end date, Nov. 16.Patrons are encouraged to donate to the DOD's only sanctioned fund raising campaign. This year's

Fire prevention week

Air Force targets heat plants for energy savings

Engineers at the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., are on a mission to help save facility energy across the Air Force. One target is central heat plants, which have miles of distribution lines and are known to be inefficient according to Tom Adams, an AFCESA

New commander takes reins of 507th ARW

Col. Russell A. Muncy assumed command of the 507th Air Refueling Wing at a ceremony held at Tinker AFB on Oct. 2.During the ceremony, Col. Jeffery R. Glass relinquished command of the wing, a position he had held since July 2006. Fourth Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Mark A. Kyle served as the

Straight shooter: Tinker sergeant wins fourth straight shooting competition

Michael Henderson did it again. The noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training facility recently participated in and won the military division of the National Rifle Association National Police Shooting Championship. It is the technical sergeant's

Fire prevention is key

Did you know that almost every home in America has a smoke alarm? Yet, almost two thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without a working smoke alarm. It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from Oct. 9-15, Tinker Fire And Emergency Services is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire

Pre-deployment retreats help increase Tinker family resiliency

Research shows deployments have damaged military marriages. Active duty divorce rates have increased significantly due, in part, to multiple deployments and the up tempo of deployments. To help combat this negative trend OSD has authorized the use of O&M funds to provide support services for

Play Pass cards filled with benefits for deployers

The Air Force is literally giving away money at Tinker, but surprisingly few people are taking advantage of the free gift.More than 510 individuals and families have registered to receive PLAYpass cards, which work like a debit card, but relatively few of the recipients have used them, apparently