Ceremony set to celebrate new work in Bldg. 9001

The wait is almost over. The official open house for Bldg. 9001, the newest addition to the Tinker Aerospace Complex, is Monday. Several hundred people are scheduled to attend the event in the former General Motors automobile assembly plant. Among those speaking at the open house are Gen. Donald

Logistics leaders address AF future

The "Logistics over Lunch" summer lecture series brought past and present air logistics center leaders together July 31 for a panel discussion and question and answer period. Hosted by the Logistics Officer Association's Crossroads Chapter, the event at the Tinker Club ballroom attracted

Col. Waugh moves to ALC front office

Col. Paul Waugh assumed the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's vice commander post July 29, a position that prior to his arrival, had been vacant for nearly two years. But, the former 327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing commander said he thinks being the first to occupy the position since Col. Brad

Chief of staff settles into new spot

A portrait of a B-52 -- call sign Raider 21 -- hangs on the office wall. The aircraft and its six-man crew were lost little more than a year ago during deployment to Guam. A beautiful portrait of the aircraft in flight, it is still a stark reminder of the cost of conflict. It also serves as a

Blue Star Mothers band together

Barbara Sies doesn't know her son's Navy rank. But, that doesn't stop her from wearing a homemade round button with a picture of him in his uniform. Nor will it prevent her from talking about the wife and child he left behind while he is deployed. And it doesn't hinder her from reaching out toward

Deployed Airmen work together for reef cleaning

With three months of counter-drug experience already behind them, AWACS crews were confident that they could handle the special task with which they were presented. July 30, they were armed with rubber gloves, trash bags and wet suits in an effort to clean up more than one-half mile of Curacao

Highly-respected 552 ACW Command Chief retires

After over 29 years of service, August 14 is the last day Chief Master Sgt. James "Jim" Foltz, command chief, 552nd Air Control Wing, will serve as an active duty member of the United States Air Force. Countless friends, family members, and colleagues have travelled to Tinker for his retirement

Action Line: Motorcycle attire

Q: I was recently stopped at the gate and informed that that the silver, black and orange mesh motorcycle-jacket I was wearing was not bright enough for daytime riding. The guard informed me that it would meet the requirements for nighttime riding because it was reflective, but not bright enough for

Airmen receive quality benefits

Benefits are a hot commodity in the modern job market. But, many military members may not realize the access they have to an array of free or discounted services. In an economy where benefits can make or break the proverbial piggy bank, military members are encouraged to take full advantage of

Unsung Heroes: Kitten's savior