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  • 551st CMMXS team reorganizes; saves time, increases productivity

    They said the former process wasn't working. They likened it to chaos and putting out fires. In January they took steps to change it. In March they saw a noticeable difference and this month, they were recognized for their efforts.The 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron's Wash/Strip Team

  • First F117 engine produced at Tinker

    Tinker has another success to add to its résumé. The 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, in partnership with Pratt & Whitney, recently completed repairs on the first F117 engine of the newly-obtained workload. The engine, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, powers the C-17 Globemaster III, the Air

  • 76th AMXG VPP program growing, injury-accident rates decreasing

    They know the "Star" status is a commendable achievement, but it's not one they're currently pursuing. Instead, they're on a different mission. Before the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group vies for the Voluntary Protection Program and Occupational Safety and Health Administration honor, officials said

  • Hard work pays off for CCAF graduates

    Family, friends, commanders, supervisors, and colleagues are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of 133 enlisted Airmen from Tinker AFB who will their Associates of Applied Science Degrees from the Community College of the Air Force during a May 13 graduation ceremony at the base theater

  • Varying levels of Exchange support available to entire military community

    Bring a contractor, family member, Department of Defense civilian or other visitor onto Tinker Air Force Base and the first words out of their mouth typically are, "Who can shop the exchange?" While authorizations governing who can buy merchandise and services at the Exchange often apply to a chosen

  • May 13 designated as ‘Tinker Pride’ Day

    In an effort to make installation stewardship a key component of the culture of excellence, Col. Bob LaBrutta, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, has designated May 13 as "Tinker Pride" Day.This will be a day for members of Team Tinker to showcase their pride in the installation

  • Sergeant earns top honors at SNCO academy

    Senior Master Sgt. Rickie Gress returned to Tinker recently from the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy as a distinguished graduate. He placed in the top 10 percent of his class of more than 400 students. "I was shocked," said Sergeant Gress, expeditionary depot maintenance flight superintendent

  • Power pump class proves successful for attendee

    Finally! Finally, there's something I can do! And, by the grace of God, I'm not tripping over my own limbs, nor am I wondering how on earth I will contort my body into ways I'm sure are unnatural. Nope, this class -- offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays -- better suited my needs.I went to a