Piecing together the life of a part

Tinker is a well-oiled machine. Comprised of many organizations and partnering agencies, they keep the warfighter and all of its components a top priority. Should a mechanic or machinist have an issue with a part, such as an engine component, there are thousands of personnel already working in the

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Transformation RIE breathes new life into 72nd MDG training

The 72nd Medical Group had a process which they knew could be improved. Nearly a year after introducing the transformation, the group is thrilled with the results.The medical group changed "Readiness Training Day," the way they train for medical contingencies. Instead of addressing one scenario each

Speed, quality, safety, focus of 76th MXW’s transformation efforts

Combat operations in multiple locations have put a strain on U.S. Air Force resources. One of those resources is the 76th Maintenance Wing at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, which provides scheduled and preventive depot maintenance for the KC-135 Stratotanker, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer

Logistics center, Boeing partner in fatigue testing B-1B

On March 4, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center and Boeing personnel signed a five-year contract that will allow the aircraft manufacturer to perform a full-scale fatigue test on the B-1B Lancer. Following the tests, the Tinker's B-1 System Program Office will use the results to ensure the fleet can

Suicide saddens Tinker community

A Tinker AFB civilian employee died here early Tuesday morning in an apparent suicide. Dead is Wayne Lassley, who served as a supervisory quality assurance specialist in the Quality/Process Improvement Office of the 76th Maintenance Wing"The entire 76th MXW and all of Tinker shares this tragic loss

How the cookie crumbles: Rules for federal workplace fundraising

Soliciting for groups or charities in the workplace, in person or via government e-mail, has generated plenty of controversy since being in the national spotlight several years ago. Asking co-workers and colleagues in the workplace to participate in fundraising activities doesn't seem to be a

448th SCMW achieves mission, develops work force

The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing is a people-oriented business and one that director Gilbert Montoya said makes him proud.Comprised of nearly 3,000 personnel -- of which, roughly 1,300 military and civilians are assigned to Tinker -- the wing is the planning and execution arm of the Air Force

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SCW-1 recognizes award winners

Strategic Communications Wing ONE and the Take Charge and Move Out community recognized the recipients of its 2010 yearly awards and the quarterly honors covering October through December 2010.The recipients received their awards at the 49th TACAMO Community Council Luncheon, held Feb. 17 at the