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  • Volpe takes charge of VQ-7 Roughnecks

    Cdr. Frank P. Volpe Jr. relieved Cdr. Mark Mayerske as commanding officer of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Seven during an official change of command ceremony Dec. 10. VQ-7 is the Fleet Replacement Squadron for the U.S. Navy's E-6B Mercury. Cdr. Volpe takes the helm as the Roughneck squadron's

  • With new phone system, seeing is hearing

    Thanks to the installation of a new, technologically-advanced device called the Z-150, deaf/hearing impaired employees at Tinker can now speak to, and see, one another over the phone. The Z-150 is a video phone system with a camera and monitor that allows communications to travel over the network,

  • ELITE group serves Tinker, community

    It was drive, determination, compassion and loyalty that lead Airman 1st Class Kristopher Gooden to enlist in the Air Force and represent his country. It was the same qualities that lead him to create a local volunteer and community service group called, "ELITE." Airman Gooden was first stationed at

  • ‘Best Care Anywhere’

    The 72nd Medical Group keeps showing what it means to be a "wildcatter," the 72nd Air Base Wing's mascot.Their consistent "over-the-top" effort and performance has resulted in a deluge of personal and group awards, numerous unit successes, and most importantly the "best care anywhere" for members of

  • Around Tinker

    Two earn Wildcatter AwardsCol. Bob LaBrutta, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently honored two members of the Tinker Chapel staff with Wildcatter Awards.Chaplain (Capt.) Mark Juchter organized the chapel "housing blitz" to 853 dorm rooms and 714 housing units, with 16 volunteers who personally

  • 2010 Water Quality Report

         The following report contains information regarding drinking water sources located within the confines of Tinker Air Force Base. A copy of this report is printedin the Tinker Take Off for distribution to base residents and employees. It can also be found on the Bio-Environmental Web site,

  • 76th MXW has handle on third strategic goal

    The 76th Maintenance Wing is on it. Spearheaded by Maj. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, 76th MXW commander, the wing is dominating the third strategic goal: "Improve Depot Maintenance Quality and Productivity to Maximize Opportunities." To effectively execute the goal, the general said his organization

  • Officials unveil new government travel cards

    The Air Force is primed for servicewide distribution of new Citibank controlled spend account government travel cards now through spring 2011, officials said here Dec. 1. "Transition to the new card should appear seamless to the customer. Travelers should still use their card for all official travel

  • Don’t freeze the thermostat

    Tinker has made significant energy conservation strides since October 2009, but one challenge -- a yearly struggle -- is quickly approaching. Historically the week of Christmas has been one of the worst weeks of the year for natural gas usage for Tinker, officials said.Not only do officials