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  • 10 principles every Airman must know

    Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace. Cyberspace adversaries attack

  • Several projects present challenges to busy airfield

    X usually marks the spot. At Tinker, X means "don't use this runway." The large yellow X at either end of runway 12/30 indicates the runway is temporarily closed as construction crews work to improve and strengthen one of Tinker's two runways. The work is just one of several projects underway around

  • 72nd ABW CE Directorate presents challenge to Tinker personnel

    The 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate recently proposed a challenge for Tinker personnel: electronically sign the "Fueling the Mission" proclamation and commit to being more energy conscious. Civil engineering officials said they want 10,000 Tinker employees committed to the cause by

  • How low can you go, Tinker?

    In October, the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate launched the "How Low Can We Go" energy-conservation campaign. The program, which encourages base personnel to limit energy usage when away from the office, was deemed a success by civil engineering officials over the Columbus Day

  • Force management future announced

    Air Force officials recently announced measures to meet the fiscal 2010 end strength of 331,700, requiring personnel management actions to reduce the force by approximately 3,700 officers and enlisted members through voluntary and involuntary early separation and retirement programs. Eligible Airmen

  • Tinker celebrates CFC achievements

    Tinker excelled once again during the Combined Federal Campaign and approximately 100 people attended the victory party in the Tinker Club ballroom Nov. 13. There was a lot to celebrate. Central Oklahoma Department of Defense employees raised more than $2 million during the five-and-a-half-week

  • 848th SCMG Quarterly Awards

    The 848th Supply Chain Management Group proudly announces their second and third Quarterly Award Winners: Second Quarter Award Winners: Category I: Dale Alvis, 420th Supply Chain Management Squadron Category II: Bruce Copeland, 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron Senior NCO of the Quarter: Master

  • 72nd Air Base Wing announces Wildcatter Awards

    1st Lt. Heather Boytim 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Lieutenant Boytim serves as chief of Multi Media in the 72nd ABW's Public Affairs Office. She recently completed a two week temporary assignment in support of Exercise Ardent Sentry. During the exercise, Lieutenant Boytim provided Public

  • YoAFF T-shirt design contest under way

    The Air Force Services Agency is promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife .com, now through Dec. 20, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. "The site will feature programs and competitions that will roll out through the year. We are focusing on the 'play'