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

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Air Force transitions from NSPS to GS

Most Air Force civilians under the National Security Personnel System will convert to the General Schedule by the end of this fiscal year in support of the Department of Defense goal to convert out as quickly as possible. This conversion out of NSPS was mandated by the Fiscal 2010 National Defense

New space in Bldg. 9001 brings 551st CMXS together

At the corner of Main Street and Interstate 40, numerous crates of airplane parts sit patiently for a new life inside Tinker's cavernous Bldg. 9001. They've arrived there tired, worn out and in need of restoration, and they've come to the right place -- the 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron --

76th AMXG hosts automobile collision industry consortium

Automobile collision industry representatives ventured to Tinker May 18 to discuss better business practices with the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group. Having recently discovered the unlikely ally, 76th AMXG leadership said they believed by sharing ideas and benefits gained from Lean processes, both

747th ACSG welcomes new commander

In the Tinker Club ballroom, filled with co-workers, friends and family, Col. John A. Fisher assumed command of the 747th Aircraft Sustainment Group May 13. Colonel Fisher succeeded Col. Keith Weyenberg, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service in the Air Force. Colonel Weyenberg will

IT reservist back at Tinker after six-year activation

On Feb. 2, 2004, the U.S. Army Reserve officer left his Oklahoma City home for a one-year activation. His mission was simple, at least in terms of commitment. He would report to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for 365 days to put his civilian Information Technology engineering skills to work for the