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

Promotion list released

The 2010C line of the Air Force colonel and biomedical sciences corps lieutenant colonel and major (biomedical sciences corps) central selection boards were announced this week.Lt. Col. David Bosko, 3rd Combat Communications Group, and Lt. Col. Robert Haines, 552nd Operations Group, were selected

Tinker provides support to wildfire victims

The Oklahoma City metro was lucky. Air Force Materiel Command's 2010 Fire Department of the Year helped battle the March 11 wildfires. When the call came in, Tinker's Fire and Emergency Services was just one of the base's agencies to lend a hand. They put their best feet forward, not knowing what to

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Finalists announced for annual Team Tinker awards

The 2010 Team Tinker Military and Civilian of the Year and Wiley Post Civilian Leadership Award finalists have been announced. The awards recognize those who lead by example under the Air Force core values and by outstanding achievements in support of the warfighter.An awards banquet will be held on

Career fair

Patrons have chance to ‘Meet the Manager’ at Tinker Exchange

Customer feedback plays an instrumental role in the Tinker Exchange's ability to provide great service while improving the overall shopping experience. Military patrons can play a part in this process by meeting Tinker Exchange managers to discuss daily operations and areas of improvement."Meet the

Monthly luncheons focus on health

Since January, the Health and Wellness Center has teamed up with a local doctor to host free Healthy Heart luncheons each month. During the luncheons attendees are served a healthy, nutritious lunch and receive tips on healthy living. This month's luncheon was from 11 a.m. to noon on March 8 in the