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Jan. 18, 2011
When it comes to initiating meaningful communication you cannot ‘fire and forget’

In today's abundantly connected world, most of us are inundated with countless ways to communicate with one another. This is also true in our Air Force environment. For example, daily information is communicated to me by being posted to endless, crowded Web pages where I must consume the nugget
Jan. 18, 2011
Tinker hosts coordinated attack, firefighting exercise for community

As long as there are fire hazards, the Tinker Fire Department will be ready.This past week, Tinker's firefighters, with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, participated in a five-day "acquired structure live-fire coordinated attack" exercise to ready themselves for the real thing. "Tinker and the
Jan. 18, 2011
72nd ABW commander honors two with Wildcatter Awards

Col. Bob LaBrutta, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently honored two wing members with Wildcatter Awards.Jim Ruth, 72nd ABW Plans and Programs, has been the installation treaties manager/arms control officer, historical property custodian and contingency plans manager since 2006. His duties require
Jan. 18, 2011
DOD site provides sponsorship training, relocation resources

Anyone who has made a permanent change of station knows the complications of relocating in the military. This can be a very trying time for the member and their family, full of excitement and stress. Being a great sponsor requires having a great attitude and receiving top-notch training. The
Jan. 18, 2011
Former Air Force boxer returns to Tinker

You might still see his poster on the walls of the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center or in boxing gyms throughout the area. Jonathan "Das" Williams was Tinker's first boxer to win an Air Force boxing heavyweight championship and after more than 10 years he has returned to the base. However, if he's
Jan. 18, 2011
Tinker Airman to compete in international meet

Senior Airman Jerry "Robby" Hedrick knows he's lucky, very lucky. The 552nd Maintenance Operation Squadron Material Management apprentice has dedication, an athletic talent and a supportive unit. Because of those three factors, he was one of eight Airmen chosen to compete in the February's
Jan. 11, 2011
Top enlisted Airman impressed during Tinker visit

The top enlisted Airman came here to speak with the Airmen Jan. 5-6. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy delivered an important message centered on three focus areas - being ready for the joint/coalition fight, building resiliency and developing Airmen. But something else also
Jan. 6, 2011
Commander challenging Airmen to seek education

On Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force Materiel Command began our "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" campaign. John Buchan, a 20th century writer and politician, once said, "The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already."
Jan. 6, 2011
Personnel strive for brighter, more efficient future while achieving fourth strategic goal

They're on it and striving to make a long-term difference. In late October 2010, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, introduced the 2011 OC-ALC Strategic Plan at the State of the ALC presentation. Four organizations were assigned to oversee the fourth goal: Improve
Jan. 6, 2011
New year means new shuttle schedule for base

Tinker has two new weekday shuttle schedules and one weekend schedule. New as of Jan. 1, the schedules replaced Tinker's previous shuttle and taxi service.The previous programs were eliminated due to budget constraints and the new program will save the base approximately $200,000 per year. Officials

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