Chapel team recognized for dedication

The day back in 2008 when Staff Sergeant Lisa Vincelette moved away from Tinker is one she will never forget. As an Air Force Reserve chaplain assistant here on temporary backfill, she had come to call the base and chapel home. Transfer orders were the last thing she wanted to read. She was

72nd ABW/CE director bids farewell to Tinker

Nearly 25 years ago Gene Gallogly left Tinker and his first federal service assignment to advance his career. He had been an aerospace engineer for Materials/Structures within the B-52 Division. After 20 years away, he returned in September 2005 and became the director of the 72nd Air Base Wing

Mechanics aim to lean processes

Students get upclose look at engineering

System eases travel vouchers, other financial services will soon be mandatory for all

Recently, eFinance became fully operational at Tinker. Personnel can now skip the trip to the local finance office -- instead, they merely need to "click" directly from their desktop. Starting April 1, the system will become mandatory for all non-DTS travel vouchers.The eFinance system and Permanent

IA safeguards network

The 72nd Communications Directorate's quest to ensure Tinker's networks are properly cataloged persists. The second step in a four-part process is ensuring Department of Defense computer systems are certified and accredited.Certification and accreditation is the process to obtain permission or

Operations Nighthawk: surprise inspections greet military members

Nothing good happens after midnight. Ask Airman 1st Class Mike Bogert. Around 1 a.m. Saturday morning he slipped out of his dorm room for a quick bite to eat in Midwest City -- 20 minutes later he stood in the cold night and watched as drug dogs sniffed through his vehicle and police inspected every

Club membership drive under way

All personnel who join the Tinker Club between now and May 30 will automatically receive three months free dues, a free cash back rewards program and a guaranteed chance to win $5 to $100 instantly upon application. "We want all personnel to consider club membership and understand the benefits of

Flight Controllers beat SCW-1 to win intramural championship

The Flight Controllers got game.On March 1, the undefeated team played the Navy's SCW-1 for the intramural basketball championship title, and won 43-30. Ranked No. 1 in the small squadron category, the Flight Controllers met SCW-1, ranked third in the large squadron category, for the first time

Dr. Steven Butler’s recent visit to Tinker puts the spotlight on important civilian employee issues

Dr. Steven Butler's visit to Tinker put the spotlight on important civilian employee issues.During his two-and-a-half-day stay, the Air Force Materiel Command executive director had breakfast with the junior force council, spoke to civilian employees at a town hall meeting and participated in the