Tinker Pride Day: keeping it green

Today has been designated by Col. Bob LaBrutta, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, as a day of installation stewardship. "It's always important for those lucky enough to work and live on base to take pride in taking care of our grounds and facilities," Col. LaBrutta said. "This is

Col. Miller says goodbye to OC-ALC

After four consecutive assignments here, Col. Evan Miller will soon leave Tinker for Warner-Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center vice commander and director of Propulsion for the Air Force will become the 402nd Maintenance Wing commander.Since arriving in 2007, Colonel

Captain shares story of recent humanitarian-focused Afghanistan deployment

It was an enormous risk, but if successful the volunteer effort could directly benefit thousands of Afghan children. It would also strengthen relations between the Afghan National Army and local citizens. The team weighed the pros and cons, thought outside the box and, stepped outside the wire.

Tinker recognized for best OSHA VPP?record keeping

Despite the hype and accolades she's received, Holly Skinner refuses to take the credit. She said it isn't about her, she's merely the program manager and it was a team effort.The Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Program's Center of Excellence recently recognized Tinker's Occupational

76th PMXG reduces on the job injuries through successful Voluntary Protection Program

Slips, trips and falls are inevitable. But, since the launch of the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group's Voluntary Protection Program, the rate of such incidents is significantly reduced. If the trends hold steady or continue to decline, group officials said they intend to pursue the Occupational

Oklahoma Honor Flight

Controlling triggers helps with asthma prevention

Breathing is something most of us take for granted every day, but for those who suffer with asthma it can be a chore just to get air in and out. According to statistics millions of Americans, including many here at Tinker, are affected by asthma each year. May is National Asthma Awareness month and

Col. George takes over 76th MXW

The 76th Maintenance Wing welcomed a new commander April 29.In front of approximately 250 Tinker senior leaders, community officials and base personnel, Col. Cedric George succeeded Maj. Gen. Bruce Litchfield as the wing's commander. The change-of-command ceremony was held at the Hollywood and Vine

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