Navy celebrates new chiefs

Twenty-one Sailors from the Take Charge and Move Out community had their gold anchors pinned on, signifying their advancement to the rank of chief petty officer, during a ceremony held at Rose State College Sept. 16. The chief's pinning ceremony dates back to the introduction of the chief petty

3rd Herd under Space Command, new wing

The Air Force's combat communications groups recently underwent a major reorganization. As of Oct. 5, the 3rd and 5th Combat Communications Groups report to the new 689th Combat Communications Wing under Air Force Space Command. Headquartered at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., the 689th CCW is the

12th AF welcomes back 552nd Air Control Wing

As of Oct. 1, the 552nd Air Control Wing receives administrative support from a different numbered Air Force. 12th Air Force, headquartered at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., accepts the responsibility of the wing from 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La. This is not the first time the 552nd ACW

Improvement plan realigns acquisition wings as directorates, some AFMC changes

Air Force officials will implement a new organizational construct for weapon systems acquisition that includes designating directorates, divisions and branches in place of some current wings, groups and squadrons. The changes will affect some organizations within the Oklahoma City Air Logistics

Tinker DLA team moves forward with VPP

The Defense Logistics Agency organizations at Tinker reached a milestone in the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's Voluntary Protection Program. On Oct. 1, leaders from the DLA organizations at Tinker, the American Federation of Government Employees local union Chapter 916, the

Commander’s Action Line: Parking lot speed limits

Q:Why don't people drive the speed limit in parking lots? I know it is 5 mph. The SUVs and other taller vehicles in the parking lot make it difficult to see a pedestrian until it's almost too late. Does the speed limit apply to all vehicles? A:The Tinker Supplement to Air Force Instruction 31-204,

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DLA supports Tinker mechanics with ‘Mega MIC’

It's being called a "Mega MIC," the 144,000 square foot forward support point run by Defense Logistics Agency Oklahoma City at Tinker Air Force Base. The materiel inventory center, or MIC, currently has a $4.7 million inventory of 355 national stock number parts supporting the Air Force's TF33

507th history featured at local Air Museum exhibit

This weekend, Oct. 9-11, marks a special event for the 507th Air Refueling Wing, formerly the 507th Fighter Group. At this time, a special historical exhibit will be unveiled during "AIRSHO 2009" sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. The 507th Fighter Squadron Exhibit is touted as a special