Tinker varsity soccer season ends with playoff loss

If nothing else, the playoff game between Tinker and the Cosmos was interesting. Although it ended Tinker's men's varsity soccer season, it was memorable.On a brisk 46-degree Sunday evening, Nov. 14, Tinker lost 0-2, their second playoff game, at South Lakes Soccer Club in Oklahoma City. But, more

Talking trends

Command approaching federal goal for small-business contracts

As the Air Force command focused on acquisition of weapon systems and related hardware, Air Force Materiel Command stands to make a noticeable contribution to a stepped-up effort by the federal government to increase awards of contracts to small businesses.In summer 2009, the Department of Commerce

BPA No. 1: Planning to make a difference

In late October, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, introduced the Breakthrough Performance Area concept at the State of the ALC presentation. There are four desired BPAs. Each has its own objective and correlates with a specific strategic goal. Designed as a

ACC command chief speaks of sacrifice, strong enlisted force

Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas, the command chief master sergeant for Air Combat Command, visited the 552nd Air Control Wing Nov. 3-5.The mission-focused chief said in order to accomplish the objective and stay on budget, the Air Force needs the best and brightest Airmen out there."Something big on

OC-ALC vice commander set to retire

Twenty-seven years ago, 2nd Lt. Paul Waugh arrived at Tinker for his first assignment, never realizing it would someday be his final base. On Nov. 19, the now colonel and Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center vice commander will retire.In Colonel Waugh's career, he served four assignments at Tinker.

Last goodbye: Airmen bid farewell to fellow combat vet

The Airmen of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Section said goodbye to a fellow combat vet for the final time Oct. 20 and are preparing a memorial service for Nov. 16.His ashes, in a small wooden box, were delivered to them that afternoon by a Tinker veterinarian, as they

Tinker Air Park on target with addition

The Maj. Charles B. Hall Memorial Air Park will install an explosive new display this month with the addition of the AGM-129 Advanced Cruise Missile. The AGM 129 ACM is nearly 21 feet long, with a wingspan of 10 ½ feet. It is 2 ½ feet in diameter and when militarized, weighs in at 3,500 pounds,

Gift vouchers extend holiday cheer to commissary shoppers

During November and December, the Defense Commissary Agency is reminding anyone who wants to send some holiday cheer to authorized military shoppers that they can do so with gift vouchers.Whether it's helping military families in need enjoy heartier holiday meals or just giving the gift of groceries

Tinker Exchange rewards those who ‘Made the Grade’

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, military children, especially those with deployed parents, face unique stresses that often result in higher rates of school absenteeism and failure. Keeping these unique challenges in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service established a unique