CE targets water usage for Tinker energy savings efforts; shops leading the way

Oftentimes when the topic of energy is mentioned, people automatically think "electricity." But, water, another natural resource, needs just as much attention, officials said.At Tinker, thousands of gallons are wasted, costing the Air Force big bucks. But it doesn't have to be that way; changes can

Civil Air Patrol looking for World War II members

Civil Air Patrol is used to looking for missing persons. That is, after all, part of what the volunteer organization does.This time, however, the search is not for a missing aircraft. The search is on for missing CAP members from World War II."What we're trying to do is find CAP members who served

Tinker to see several senior leadership changes coming soon

In the upcoming months, Tinker will see significant personnel changes. At least six senior leaders from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center and the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing will move on to their next assignment or retire."The amazing part about our Air Force is the depth of talent and

Spring Cleaning

Staff members’ quick response saves Tinker baby’s life

Quick thinking and the rapid response of the staff at Tinker's Child Development Center West saved the life of a two-month old baby boy on March 14.When Blake Polles arrived at the CDC in the early morning, Pam Marlow, the infant's primary caregiver, noted that he seemed to have a cold. Abiding by

Pre-Deployment Retreat brings families together

Thirty families spent last weekend at the National Center for Employee Development Conference Center and Hotel in Norman to enjoy a time of rest, relaxation, activities and togetherness for the second annual Pre-Deployment Retreat.The retreat, March 25-27, featured a "Road to Life" theme. It was

552nd ACW ODYSSEY

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