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

Plaque to the future

EN open house

Greening Tinker: Earth Month priorities

April 22 is Earth Day and the remaining 29 days in the month are designated "Earth Month," a time aimed to encourage understanding and appreciation for the Earth's native surroundings. At Tinker, officials said Earth Month and Day are a time to practice conservation and plan for the future."When

AFMC surveys workforce to gauge interest in early retirement, separation

Air Force Materiel Command will survey its civilian workforce beginning May 1, to determine how many individuals would be interested in applying for a fiscal year 2011/12 VERA/VSIP incentive program. VERA/VSIP stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Program.