Energy Expo encourages conservation at home, work

A steady stream of onlookers passed through Oct. 7's energy expo. Held at the Hollywood and Vine intersection in Bldg. 3001, the event featured a dozen vendors offering pamphlets, giveaways and energy-awareness information.Held in conjunction with October's Energy Awareness month, the event was

Unofficial fund-raisers a no-no on government time, e-mail system

Several recent instances where government e-mail systems and duty time were improperly used to support unofficial fund-raising activities have made it necessary to re-emphasize the rules in this area.In limited circumstances, the Air Force recognizes fundraising as part of it's mission. The rules

VSA aims to eliminate confusion for projects

There are many "working parts" at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. One of those parts involves the maintenance, repair and construction of the property and infrastructure within the facilities that make up the OC-ALC.But making repairs and requesting construction isn't as easy as picking up

Retired NYC firefighter speaks at annual banquet

He said it was no big deal. He credited his good deeds to luck, training and the job. But to many, Lt. Kevin Shea, a retired New York City firefighter, is a hero.The guest speaker at the fifth annual Tinker Fire Emergency Services Firefighter's Ball Oct. 9 addressed an audience of roughly 100 guests

IDS coordinates care, promotes Wingman concept for total force

On the second Tuesday of every month, a group gathers at the Tinker Chapel. They are there to save lives -- maybe even yours. The 20 to 25 members of Tinker's Integrated Delivery System are focused on promoting the health and wellness of the total force -- active duty, Reserve, Guard, civilians and

McCabe scores late to help Tinker beat No. 1 team

Oct. 10 was a good day for Tinker, the men's varsity soccer team. They beat IFC, the No. 1 ranked team in the Central Oklahoma Adult Soccer League, 2-1.Played at Field 2 of South Lakes Soccer Club in Oklahoma City, there was more focus on the impending elements than the game itself. Just before the

552nd ACW Airmen return from deployment

Approximately 100 Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing returned to Tinker Oct. 4 from a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of ongoing operations in Afghanistan.The 552nd ACW personnel and aircraft provide all weather surveillance and communications needed by commanders of U.S. and

Solar-powered crosswalk lights, sensors help base save energy

Let there be no doubt: Tinker is pro-energy conservation.As Energy Awareness Month gets under way, base personnel are appreciating one of the most ingenious additions to the installation -- solar-powered crosswalk and light sensors. There are six sets on base with talks of adding at least one

Fiscal year fun

Base ambulance service changing soon, lower cost

Each year Tinker spends approximately $775,000 out-of-pocket to provide base personnel with ambulance services. To offset the cost, the 72nd Medical Group leadership has instituted a change, which they said will not directly affect customers.Effective immediately, the medical group will solicit a