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  • Tinker faces parking challenges

    To say parking in crowded lots at Tinker can be challenging is an understatement. In 2010, the 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs office received approximately 40 action lines complaining about parking. Many are in regards to parking at Bldg. 3001, the lack of spaces for people with disabilities and

  • Repair work moved from Japan stateside

    In the wake of Japan's devastation, the Air Force is lending a hand. The Air Force has moved nine F110 engines situated in or destined for Japanese or The Republic of Korea air bases. The repairable engines were sent to stateside Air Force Bases and the serviceable engines were prepositioned in

  • ABW transformation project saves time, maybe lives in case of disaster

    When seconds matter, Tinker makes those moments count. Should a natural or man-made contingency threaten the base populace, officials use the AtHoc installation notification and warning system to get the word out. Used in conjunction with sirens or the "giant voice" loud-speaker controller, AtHOC

  • Air Force evaluates Civil Air Patrol, Oklahoma Wing

    During March 25-27, the Air Force evaluation team will evaluate the search and rescue efforts of all the squadrons within the Civil Air Patrol, Oklahoma Wing. "This is our opportunity for the Civil Air Patrol to shine and demonstrate how well we do our missions," said Col. Bob Castle, Oklahoma Wing

  • Community support vital for military families, especially children

    Military families make many sacrifices for the country. They move three times more frequently than their civilian counterparts and deal with the possibility of an extended separation from family on a regular basis. All military family members, especially the youngest, require support and attention

  • Tinker group full of E.L.I.T.E. Wingmen

    Since the inception of E.L.I.T.E. in the summer of 2010, members of this growing community service organization on Tinker have found themselves not only helping others outside of the group, but also benefitting one another. This has led them to be better wingmen. Empowerment. Loyalty. Inspiration.

  • Tinker man donates stem cells through DOD program, opportunities available

    Richard "Rick" Jones wasn't influenced by a particular story. He didn't personally know anyone who needed bone marrow or a stem cell donation. Yet, he still decided to give his stem cells to a stranger; and exactly one month ago, he may have saved a life. Mr. Jones, an equipment specialist with the

  • Tinker implements new hiring process

    In May 2010, President Barack Obama passed an initiative to improve the federal hiring process. On April 25 a new system aimed at doing just that will be implemented at Tinker.The Single Staffing Tool is an enterprise method used across the Department of Defense, which aims to hire a candidate in

  • Electronic tech orders — the way of the future

    Progress has been made and change is inevitable.Last April, the Air Force introduced a move that would alter the way mechanics read technical orders. Through the Air Force Enhanced Technology Information Management Systems initiative, 76th Maintenance Wing mechanics working on the B-52

  • B-1 SPO problem solving leads to increased aircraft availability

    The B-1B Lancer was in trouble. The brake lines were leaking hydraulic fluid and one aircraft had been lost because of it. Tinker's B-1 System Program Office, with a team at Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah, stepped in and offered a solution, which proved invaluable. Lives were saved; the aircraft