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  • Survey allows Air Force community to make opinions, needs known

    The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and civilians. This survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey

  • Construction at Tinker bringing a new look

    It's a new year and Tinker Air Force Base will have some new looks for 2011 through completed construction projects and new developments that are in progress. The Tinker Gate on Air Depot Boulevard will officially be re-opened on Feb. 1. As one of the busiest traffic gates at Tinker, construction

  • New assignment system in place

    On Jan. 21, the Air Force will implement a new Automated Assignment Notification process affecting regular Air Force officers and enlisted in the grade of lieutenant colonel and below. When the Air Force Personnel Center loads an assignment into the Military Personnel Data System it will trigger the

  • Military, civilian inspectors to evaluate 72nd Med Group

    The inspection is just around the corner. The 72nd Medical Group will undergo a "Health Services Inspection" and civilian accreditation beginning Jan. 17, and culminating Jan. 21. A nine-member military team from the Air Force Inspector General's office will work in conjunction with a three-member

  • New leader of the pack at 552nd MXS

    There's a new leader of the pack. The 552nd Maintenance Squadron begins the New Year with a new leader. Maj. Kelley Stevens took command of the 552nd MXS in a change of command ceremony on Jan. 7. Maj. Jonathan Schuppel relinquished command of the 552nd MXS Bulldogs and resumed his position as

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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