CDC West construction begins

The Child Development Center West has begun construction to replace the HVAC system, which runs throughout the facility. During construction, preschool children in rooms 3, 4 and 6 will relocate to the Religious Education Center, Bldg. 5715. Beginning on Feb. 9, parents need to bring their preschool

Tinker Hawks, Lady Hawks play at home this weekend

Ready for some home-court basketball? Then get ready for this weekend. The Tinker Hawks and Lady Hawks basketball teams will be back on the home court at the Gerrity Sports and Fitness Center for games against Fort Sill. Come out and support Tinker basketball on the home court.Saturday: Lady Hawks

Warriors snap Nordiques streak

If the first two and a half minutes of Sunday's match were indicative of things to come, it was going to be a long game for the Nordiques. And they knew it.At minute 14:00 in the first period, as the antagonist Warriors squad was claiming their third goal, those exact words floated down the

Transformation 'essential' to mission

Transformation was a hot topic Jan. 20 as Maj. Gen. David Gillett spoke to 100 attendees at the National Contract Management Association Sooner Chapter luncheon.General Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, said transformation is more than a buzzword. It is all about getting what

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

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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.