Transformation, conservation at 76th MXW has potential to save big bucks, energy

The 76th Maintenance Wing is accelerating energy-conservation transformational efforts. Officials said the results could save the wing 5 to 20 percent in energy usage.The wing recently authorized the installation of 135 advanced electric, steam and water meters around their facilities. Installation

Program conducts random drug screenings for military, civilians

It's a random process that has the potential to put a person's entire career on the line, though people might not realize the intensity and seriousness of it. The Drug Demand Reduction Program is Tinker's drug testing program that is primarily performed through a computer-generated random selection

Air Force Assistance Fund under way at Tinker

The annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive is scheduled to kick off at Tinker today and run through March 18. The fund drive supports charitable organizations that provide for active duty, guard, reserve, retirees and dependants, including surviving spouses. Of the $6.3 million that the Air Force

AFMC announces AF A1 award nominees

The Air Force Materiel Command recently announced AFMC nominees for the 2010 Air Force A1 Functional Annual Awards. The purpose of this program is to recognize the best performers and best installation level programs within manpower, personnel, education and training, and services.Below are Tinker's

Air Force box-offs

Chapel to hold National Prayer Luncheon

The Tinker Chapel will hold its annual National Prayer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Tinker Club.This year's guest speaker is Chaplain (Col.) Steven A. Schaick the deputy command chaplain for Headquarters Air Combat Command. As the deputy, he assists the command chaplain in ensuring that all

Gen. Hoffman visits Tinker

72nd MDG earns ‘outstanding’ rating

The base theater was packed. The crowd was excited and the morning of Jan. 21 was a rewarding time for members of the 72nd Medical Group. They received "outstanding" news.The Air Force Inspection Agency graded the medical group as an overall outstanding unit - the highest rating - during the Jan.

The Qualified Recycling Program provides an economically feasable option for green living

Last year the Qualified Recycling Program at Tinker recycled more than 2,700 tons of material, preserving natural resources and landfill space, and saving the base more than $115,400 in tipping and disposal fees.The QRP is a section of the Resource Management Flight in the 72nd Force Support

Block 40/45: major transformation project for 552

In recent months, the Block 40/45 modification project has gained significant attention. At Tinker, much of the focus has been on the work that is being performed by the 76th Maintenance Wing. But many are unaware that Block 40/45 is also a huge transformation effort for the 552nd Air Control