72nd ABW/SC introduces operations center

The 72nd Communications Directorate is going from "good to great."Last fall, the directorate started to introduce the concept of an operations center to better the Tinker user experience. The first iteration of this concept was the institution of daily SC operations updates, a recurring meeting

Streamlining benefits a priority

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have partnered to create a program to streamline the evaluation and benefits processes for all military veterans wounded, ill or injured on active duty. By combining the medical evaluation process, the Integrated Disability Evaluation

Honor guard goes extra mile

Tinker Honor Guard members recently went "above and beyond" to fulfill their call of duty. On Feb. 12 the Tinker Honor Guard covered a record of nine different funerals in a single day."The most we had before were seven functions in one day. This is the first time we've ever had that many funerals

Are you Tornado ready?

There are few words in the English language that bring about as much concern as the word "tornado." Of all nature's moods, this is perhaps the most violent. Though not as large-scale as a hurricane, or as long-lived as a Nor'easter, this particular severe weather event has occurred in every state,

Mortuary affairs, casualty assistance aid fallen servicmembers’ families

The loss of a loved one is a tragic experience that can leave an entire family, friends and co-workers devastated. The Department of Defense mortuary affairs and casualty program addresses the need to "take care of its own." Mortuary affairs and the casualty assistance office, in the 72nd Force

Online personnel services limited during migration

Air Force customers will have limited access to online personnel information and applications until Feb. 27 while officials here migrate the Air Force Personnel Services website and knowledge management platform to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Enterprise Computing Center. During this

What's the status

Tinker is improving the way it delivers base operating status messages. During significant weather events or other emergencies, Tinker's status will be posted on Tinker's Twitter feed and Facebook page. "We realize that the communication systems we have in place need to be improved. By providing

‘Spice’ harmful to health, career

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A recent spate of incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" has prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other prohibited substances, officials said here Feb 11. Marketed and sold as incense, and closely

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Don’t ask don’t tell training detailed, to start soon

Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our