Civil engineers tops at design

The 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate won the 2009 Air Force Sustainable Design Honor award for the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. Tinker was one of two Air Force bases to win the Honor award for sustainable design. Also, Tinker and Science Applications International

Trusting life to painted stripes?

In the battle between vehicle and human, the momentum of 3,000 pounds of steel will always reign supreme in a head-to-head collision. "There are lots of near misses every day," says Mark Sprayberry, the traffic safety manager for the 72nd Air Base Wing Safety Office. "Don't just assume that just

Tinker mediators enhance their skills

The Tinker Alternative Dispute Resolution Program hosted their annual mediator refresher training last month at the Chapel Fellowship Hall. The training lasted two days and was packed full of interactive activities designed to hone and enhance the skills of every mediator regardless of their

‘TOP’ opportunity for Tinker professionals

The 72nd Force Support Squadron has announced that current Tinker employees have another opportunity to self-nominate for the Tinker Opportunity for Professional Services announcement opens today and closes Dec. 26. TOPS presents current employees a developmental opportunity to transition into

Tinker's Tops in Blue visit

Flag football playoffs charge ahead

Rats tarnish Reserve White record In a matchup of unbeatens the stakes are always high. And the Gym Rats and Reserve White squads were faced with just such a situation Tuesday night. With a league championship on the line it was a test of who wanted it more. And it was clear both teams were hungry

Hawks deflect Cannon for two-game sweep

Saturday matchup Tinker Hawks guard Gerard West took the inbound pass with just more than two seconds in the game. His team was tied with Cannon Air Force Base and the pressure was on. With defenders pressing in, he focused his shot and took the two-point jumper. Bam. His shot rang true. The clock

Nordiques scare Rabid Yettis in blowout win

With a name like the Rabid Yettis, the Tinker Nordiques might've been hesitant to venture onto the ice with their opponents. But the Tinker players felt no fear. And they had more than enough shots to render their rabid foes harmless. It was obvious which way the quickening snowball was rolling

Gen. presents progress in command priorities

Shortly after I assumed command one year ago, we set out to define our FY09 priorities for the men and women of Air Force Materiel Command. Through our corporate process we instituted the following five priorities: ·Reinvigorate AFMC Role in the Nuclear Enterprise ·Implement Effective and Efficient

PRIME EVENT: Tinker, community reach out to business during Tinker and the Primes

A top Department of Defense logistics official says the government needs to be more effective and efficient with its defense dollars, especially when it comes to maintaining equipment and weapons systems facing harsh use under war-time conditions. Speaking at the fifth annual Tinker and the Primes