BRAVE NEW WORLD: Air Force opens network, allows social media

Air Force officials announced April 26 that Air Force Materiel Command is one of six Air Force commands to receive access to social media sites beginning May 1, with AFMC bases implementing the change at different times in the coming weeks."We expect the Integrated Network Operations and Security

Tinker socializing in digital world

Team Tinker launched into the world of social networking recently with the debut of Twitter and Facebook sites allowing users to follow the base's latest news and activities. "The goal is to engage not only Airmen from Tinker, but from all over the Air Force -- potential recruits, families and

IMA conference improves readiness, education for mobilization augmentees

Approximately 60 base individual mobilization augmentees from 39 Tinker organizations attended the IMA All-Hands conference April 21-23.Held at the Gen. James E. Hill Conference Center, attendees were briefed on the most current readiness requirements and strategic plans and programs."There was

Supplying the warfighter

Like most things it only takes one great idea and something new and wonderful is created. On March 1, the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing stood up the Planning for Defense Logistics Agency Managed Consumables Flight with the goal of improving DLA Support to the Air Force."Our main goal is to

AFPC up and running at Tinker

What is your drinking IQ?

When it comes to alcohol consumption, how much is too much? "Do you know your Drinking IQ" is a question that is being asked by Military Pathways as they encourage all service members and their families to take a free anonymous screening to assess their alcohol use and behaviors at

Navy wing hosts Education Fair

More than 210 military personnel from various branches of service and spouses attended a Navy Education Fair hosted by Strategic Communications Wing ONE April 22.The event, held in the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training High Bay at SCW-1 headquarters, served as an opportunity for 60

Program speaks out against sexual assault

On a September day in 1989, Mike Domitrz got a phone call that he wasn't ready for. It was his mom on the line, telling him that his older sister had been sexually assaulted. The news was crushing to the then 19 year old and he was filled with rage at his sister's attacker. "All I thought about was

Tinker VPP units striving toward ‘Star’ status

Seven base organizations are reaching for the stars. They are striving for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program "Star" status. OSHA's highest distinction is presented to organizations that demonstrate, through the cooperation of management, union and

Running for a friend, Tinker colonel finishes memorial marathon

A special flag rippled in the strong Oklahoma breeze as marathoners trotted past. Made of standard fabric and bearing a single name, its message was the boost that Marcia Walker needed to finish her first ever marathon. It was April 25 on a sunny morning in the Sooner State, and Walker had been