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

ALC launches new supervisor training

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center is offering an opportunity for employees to pursue a career in supervision. The Supervisor Development Program is now available for high-potential employees with demonstrated leadership competencies. Self-nominations are currently being accepted, until Dec. 18,

Turkey Day

3rd Herd stomps tobacco

No one can explain it. Since January, the number of tobacco users within the 3rd Combat Communications Group has significantly decreased. Statistics from the Health and Wellness Center show five squadrons were affected and the greatest drop occurred in the 34th Combat Communications Squadron. It had

‘Mission critical’ given vaccines

The 72nd Medical Group began the first round of flu vaccinations for civilian employees this week following the arrival of additional stocks of H1N1 vaccines from the state of Oklahoma. Mission-critical civilians, such as firefighters, police and child care workers, will be vaccinated first at the

First shirts give guidance on preparing family for deployment, legal paperwork

As evidenced by a recent incident with a single parent who skipped a deployment because she had no one to care for her infant son, every military member with dependents must prepare for the possibility of being away from their family without the ability to care for them. While formal family care

Unsung Hero

What’s the status? Winter weather reporting reference

During this time of year, there is an ever-present threat of severe winter weather striking the Greater Oklahoma City area. Tinker officials continually monitor the weather situation and, if warranted, issue the appropriate change to Tinker's operating status. It is important to remember two key

Tinker RCC cares for Wounded Warriors

 Tinker has it's very own recovery care coordinator who is responsible for helping the total force -- active duty, Guard and Reserve -- when they are wounded, ill or injured. John Wood, a retired command chief master sergeant, says that base leadership has been extremely supportive of the Wounded