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  • On-base units combat the ‘War on Lack of Parts’

    For the past five months, the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing has been embroiled in a fierce battle. But, with their games faces on, the unit is making progress in the War on the Lack of Parts.In May, Air Force Global Logistics Support Center Commander Maj. Gen. Gary McCoy declared a War on the

  • Construction Zone: Base projects moving along

    You don't have to be at Tinker very long to realize there's a lot of construction going on. With about 100 major and minor projects currently in progress, things are constantly changing. Several larger-scale projects are steadily moving forward. The Tinker Gate, a $4.4 million project is on target

  • Three receive Wildcatter Awards

    Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards. The leadership skills of Capt. Quinette A. Brown, 72nd Medical Support Squadron, were evident in her team's success not only executing a $28 million budget to the penny, but also being recognized as the first of 74

  • Show of support: DLA director visits Tinker

    His trip was two-fold and an overall success. On Oct. 6, Tinker welcomed Navy Vice Adm. Alan Thompson, Defense Logistics Agency director.Admiral Thompson visited with significant customers and stakeholders including the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center to see how DLA supported the center and what

  • Air National Guard: Tinker’s largest customer

    It's a given that Tinker's mission has global implications, as airplanes and parts are deployed throughout the Air Force network. But perhaps lesser known is that Tinker's top customer resides in our very own back yard. The Air National Guard spent $648 million at Tinker in fiscal 2010, making it

  • 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