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  • Installation policy aims to curb illegal parking

    Starting next week a new installation policy takes effect that officials hope will discourage folks from parking illegally.Illegal parking has been a hot-button issue for the Tinker workforce, consistently among the top items addressed in forums like the Commander's Action Line. Starting Jan. 31,

  • AFMC-born mapping tool aids in depot maintenance career advancement

    A career development tool initiated by an Air Force Materiel Command member could be the driving force behind helping depot maintenance workers at AFMC's Air Logistics Centers excel in their careers."I always felt we were lacking in our ability to help individuals plan their careers, and so while

  • Tinker tech. sgt. supports warfighters while deployed

    He's a "razor-sharp transporter," and Tech. Sgt. David Dries is overseas doing his part to support the warfighter. "Sergeant Dries is a true team player," said Master Sgt. Brandon Mudery, 728th AMS Ramp Operations superintendent and Sergeant Dries' supervisor. "He steps up without hesitation and he

  • AFMC’s new command chief ‘all-in’

    During 28 years as an Airman, Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren has learned that a successful career requires not only fulfilling your duties, but thinking outside the box as well. For those who do both, he said, opportunities arise. The latest opportunity for Chief Jaren came by way of Gen. Donald

  • Taking care of caregivers a priority

    Deployments are a way of life in today's Air Force. Accordingly, Air Force members plan ahead and anticipate all contingencies while they are deployed.One plan that is required by all Air Force members with families is a family care plan that reasonably covers all situations, short and long term.

  • Month focuses on crime of stalking

    January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year. This year's theme -- "Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It." -- challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.Stalking is a crime in all 50 states, yet

  • Navy chief of chaplains to speak at National Prayer Luncheon

    The Tinker Chapel invites one and all to attend this year's National Prayer event. Capitalizing on the success of last year's event, the chapel staff will once again hold the event as a luncheon.The guest speaker will be U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Robert F. Burt. Chaplain Burt is

  • Healthy choices: Program raising awareness of healthier options

    You are what you eat.That's why representatives from various organizations across Tinker are looking at healthier eating options for those on base. Last year, Tinker was selected as one of the first Air Force bases to conduct a survey on what food is available here, ranging from the dining facility

  • Cannoneers aim for Hawks, take two at Fort Sill

    The Tinker Hawks knew going in they'd have to get tough or lose. With only a cut squad of seven making the road-trip to Fort Sill, Okla., Jan. 24, the Hawks had to battle a full-strength conference team away from home. It was do or do not for the Tinker Airmen, and they were up to the double-header