Chief Jaren visits Tinker, asks enlisted force to maintain proper perspective

It's a matter of perspective; just ask Air Force Materiel Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren.During a Feb. 23 visit to Tinker, the chief spoke at an enlisted call at the base theater and addressed issues concerning AFMC and the Air Force as a whole. While some topics seemed more

Heroes, hugs, home

Tinker Gate, new Pass and ID to re-open Monday

The Tinker Gate and the new Pass and ID building are set to open Monday after many months of construction.The new gate features a serpentine lane design with concrete barriers that dissuade high-speed approaches by potential threats using vehicles as weapons. If these barriers do not stop the

Success STEMs from study

The slogan for Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26, was "Reach. Respect. Recognize." This is something engineers and professionals in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Engineering & Technical Management Directorate sincerely promote and find new ways to incorporate. The OC-ALC/EN has a strong focus on

Engineering the future

With a work force of nearly 1,300 scientists and engineers, it's no wonder why the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Engineering & Technical Management Directorate participated in the nationally-recognized Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26. On Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., several metro-area high school

Chaplain discusses ‘purposeful prayer’ at Tinker’s National Prayer Luncheon

Capt. Clarence White opened Tinker's 2011 National Prayer Luncheon Feb. 25 by reminding those in attendance that it is appropriate to have this type of event because "we are a nation and a people of prayer." "Prayer is a gift from God to every person," Captain White said. "Like the prophets of

Ironmen win in flag football

The Ironmen took the win in the first official intramural flag football game of the season at 6 p.m. on Tuesday against Reserve Gold. The two teams started off in a game of cat-and-mouse, both holding each other with steady offense and defense. With two minutes to the end of the first quarter,

Gym Rats defeat Jammers in intramural basketball

It was quite the intramural basketball game. At 5:30 p.m. March 1, the Jammers and Gym Rats faced off at Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center gymnasium. Though the Gym Rats ultimately won by 20 points, it wasn't obvious who'd win the intense and fierce Small Squadron Division match-up. The Jammers

Center strives to improve B-52 PDM line

The Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Center conducted a value stream analysis on the B-52 Stratofortress periodic depot maintenance line last week in an effort to continually improve their processes. This bomber aircraft has been in the Air Force inventory for 56 years, and for the majority of that time,

Changes set for reopening of Tinker Gate

An exciting day for Tinker commuters is scheduled for March 7. The Tinker Gate and the new Pass and ID building are set to open after being closed in 2010 for construction.The project brought Tinker Gate (Gate 1) into further compliance with anti-terrorism/force protection guidance.The new gate