DISA herds Cow Tippers for softball win

The DISA intramural softball team informally renamed their June 8 opponents, as they earned two handy wins Tuesday night. DISA suggested, in their dominance in the field and at the plate, that their opponents should be called the Cow Tipped instead of the Cow Tippers. DISA won their doubleheader

Tinker troops tri at Route 66, place in top five

Stepping from the water to a transition area, the Airman knew things weren't right as he climbed on his triathlon road bike. Opting for a full wet suit for the 1,500 meter swim, the temperate waters of Lake El Reno made it an overly warm paddle on the first leg of the Route 66 triathlon. So it was

Tinker maintained B-1 milestone

A B-1 Lancer is about to achieve what was previously unimaginable when it reaches the 10,000-hour flying mark by early June. Initially envisioned with a 20-year service life in 1985, Tinker officials said they didn't expect the aircraft to reach such a milestone. Through the dedication and hard work

Prize herd: 3rd CCG comes out on top in Space Command’s challenge

If you ask the members of the 3rd Combat Communications Group, their dominance was never really in question. As the Combat Challenge ended at Tinker April 20 with the announcement of two finalists -- the 3rd Herd and 5th Combat Communications Group -- the Tinker combat communicators knew they had it

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Improvement ‘clearly seen’

Process improvement is going strong at Tinker Air Force Base and people are seeing a lot of positive change at the 72nd Medical Group, specifically the optometry clinic.A process improvement team was assembled a year ago to conduct a rapid improvement event of a previously identified problem within

Air Force jobs surge by thousands

With contractor-to-civilian conversions, new organizations standing up and overall increases in civilian positions, the Air Force civil service continues to grow as officials look to employ thousands of U.S. citizens.The Air Force Personnel Center has filled more than 3,000 new positions since the

Revised ‘online’ coupon policy strengthens exchange benefit at Tinker

With a simple click of the mouse, saving at the Tinker Base Exchange is easier than ever before thanks to a decision to accept manufacturers' online coupons. "Frankly, the economy has spurred increased interest in electronic coupons," said Nancy Sweet, the Tinker BX acting general manager. "This,

Team Tinker wins spring season championship

They are the champions. Team Tinker, the men's varsity slow-pitch softball team, wrapped their spring season May 26 and took home the first-place Boomer Sports Complex trophy.The evening began with uncertainty as a storm heading in from the west threatened thunder, lightning and pelting rain.

Tinker trainer finds escape in outdoor classroom

For many outdoor enthusiasts, leaving civilization behind is just as important as embracing the wilderness they're going into. The simple act of societal retreat is half the draw. At least it is for Robbie Rauch, who finds the most contentment with hiking boots strapped to his feet and a backpack