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  • New 552nd ACW/CC to observe before acting

    Col. John Rauch said he doesn't have an "elaborate over-arching goal or master plan." But, what the new 552nd Air Control Wing commander does have is a desire to maintain the integrity, history and legacy of excellence in America's Wing.Colonel Rauch arrived in Oklahoma City in early July from

  • Tinker optometrists eye new patients during Shared Accord 2010

     Stepahno Shivanbe didn't know much English, but he knew enough to say, "Thank you. Thank you very much." So that's all he repeated, time and time again, as he walked out of the exam room -- an olive drab shipping container marked "Optometry." The elderly man was one of the first patients treated at

  • Tinker’s recovery care coordinator soon to receive help

    What started as a good thing for ill, injured or wounded Airmen at Tinker just got even better. While it's impossible to put a number on what the upstart Air Force Wounded Warrior Program brings to Airmen, several new recovery care coordinators are going to try. In August, 15 new RCCs began work for

  • RIE looks to prioritize funding, eliminate waste

    Spending money more efficiently is an important part of transformation at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. In an effort to create that efficiency, a rapid improvement event was conducted to prioritize funding needs and eliminate wasteful spending for Tinker infrastructure. This RIE, which

  • Tinker, OU partner in fishy venture

    When you think about the industrial-type landscape of Tinker, it's not likely that fish readily come to mind. But researchers here on base and at the University of Oklahoma are happy to report that Tinker's fish are doing better today than in previous decades. Nestled in the well-maintained green

  • Crime doesn’t pay

    Courts Martial· On May 20, a master sergeant was acquitted at a general court-martial of rape in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice.· On June 2, an airman basic was found guilty by special court-martial of wrongful use of cocaine and marijuana, in violation of Article 112a,

  • Team Tinker Quarterly Military Award nominees

    Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center · Company Grade Officer: 1st Lt. Elizabeth Walden, 72nd Comptroller Squadron· Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Anthony Burleson, 72nd Security Forces Squadron· Noncomissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Joshua Woodson, 72nd Medical Operations Squadron· Airman:

  • New BX store manager excited about Tinker, big changes

    For the past 18 years, Michael Patmon has traveled the world for Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Gaining an extensive wealth of knowledge, he arrived at Tinker to begin his newest challenge as the main store manager and interim general manager.As he settles into the positions, Mr. Patmon said

  • National Night Out a success

    Children squealed Aug. 3 as they ran through a sprinkler set up by Tinker Fire Department. Others ran to the dunk tank and moon bounce. Their parents watched from picnic tables and their seats at the soccer field, or wandered to the various static displays. It was all part of National Night Out and

  • VQ-7 shuts out Reserve Gold

    You'll want to watch out for the Navy guys. At least if you're their competition in flag football this fall. Such was the case Tuesday for the typically dominant Reserve Gold squad, who got torpedoed 13-0 by an especially salty VQ-7 squadron. And they did it with surprising ease. From the beginning,