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  • Tinker Hawks stun Altus twice in weekend games

    The Tinker Hawks shifted into offensive overdrive, put their sunglasses on and never looked back. Or so it seemed about their Nov. 14 home win against Altus Air Force Base. And with a score of 91-79, it probably looks closer than it was. The score was even after the first half as the teams each had

  • 552nd AMXS rolls over 965th AACS to secure playoff bid

    For the 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron quarterback, it's all about surrounding himself with the talent to secure the wins. And it seems that for William Grigsby, he's done just that. "They made me look good," quarterback Grigsby said with a smile following 552nd AMXS's 28-8 victory Nov. 13 over

  • Nordiques drop match to OU

    Sooner or later the Tinker Nordiques had to end their early season honeymoon. Turns out that two-win honeymoon came icing to a halt on Sunday with the team's 5-2 loss to a speedy University of Oklahoma squad. Miguel Lopez scored the first goal of the night for Tinker, off assists from Jeremy Brennan

  • VPP works for ALC Heat Treatment Shop

    The furnaces often run at temperatures in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to temper the metal inside jet engines. And with more than 30 furnaces nestled in a corner of Bldg. 3001, safety is always an issue. But, the 18-person team in the 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron's Heat

  • 327th team earns AF award

    Let there be no doubt, the 327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing's Contract Field Team supports small businesses. And their efforts will soon be rewarded. Later this month, the contract field team will be given the Air Force-level Small Business Award for 2008. Presented by Secretary of the Air Force

  • 72 ABW CE Directorate programs, people grab four AFMC awards

    The 72nd ABW Civil Engineer Directorate recently won four Air Force Materiel Command-level awards. Three AFMC Headquarters awards commended the directorate for their teamwork and include the Gen. Thomas D. White Natural Resources Conservation Award for a small base; the Maj. Gen. Del. R. Eulberg

  • Open season for civilian benefits

    ­Officials here announced the open season for three civilian benefit programs lasting Nov. 9 through Dec. 14. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, or FEHB; the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP; and the Federal Flexible Spending

  • Inspectors ask movers’ help

    The Traffic Management Office's Personal Property Section at Tinker is responsible for coordinating the movement of household goods for members of all branches of service. The process does not stop after the member has received the counseling session and completed the application for shipment or