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  • 552nd MXG boosts e-Tools

    The 552nd Maintenance Group conducted a Rapid Improvement Event in coordination with Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. It was the second of three RIEs they have planned for this year. The goal of the event, conducted from 14 to17 July, was aimed at improving the availability of

  • Naval Flight Officers earn their wings

    The "Roughnecks" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron SEVEN held a Naval Flight Officer Winging Ceremony Aug. 20 at the Tinker Club. Four student NFOs received their Navy "Wings of Gold" from Cmdr. Mark Mayerske, VQ-7 commander. By earning their wings, Lt. Jonah Westcott, Lt. j.g. John Anhalt,

  • Commander’s Action Line: Parking in base housing

     Q: Can something be done to enforce the parking rules in base housing? I understand that the 72nd Security Forces Squadron has a map that breaks down what side of the street is "legal" to park on. Currently there are cars parked on both sides of some streets, facing on-coming traffic, which is also

  • Exclusive services for Airmen and families under-utilized at Tinker

    Being in the military has its benefits. And some of them are offered exclusively to military members and their families. But, oftentimes, benefits are overlooked even though they are free or significantly discounted. Tinker's Airman and Family Readiness Center and the chapel both offer several

  • E-3 Sentry takes flight testing integration with coalition forces

    An E-3 Sentry with a crew of 36 took to the sky for the second day of a two day exercise testing integration with coalition forces Aug. 20. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target

  • E-3 Sentry takes flight testing integration with coalition forces

    An E-3 Sentry with a crew of 36 took to the sky for the second day of a two day exercise testing integration with coalition forces Aug. 20. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target

  • AWACS seats will make missions less painful

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- For operators occupying the 19 control stations aboard an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, 12-to-14-hour missions will become a bit more comfortable thanks to new ergonomically designed seats being installed on the U.S. fleet. AWACS is the first of

  • Business board calls for changes to personnel system

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In its final report, a Defense Business Board task group has recommended a "reconstruction" of the National Security Personnel System. Former Deputy Defense Secretary Rudy DeLeon chaired the group. Defense Department officials will use the board's recommendations as they ponder

  • New class graduates Tinker ALS

     Tinker's Airman Leadership School had a full house during its latest session, graduating 51 Airman of Class 09-G August 13. One of the busiest schools in the Air Force, Tinker's ALS ran at full capacity with four flights of students. One of more than 80 ALS facilities around the country, Tinker's

  • Former chief says Airmen need wingmen

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Shannon told the latest graduating class from Tinker's Airman Leadership School to be committed -- to their careers, their wingmen and their families. Now an acquisition logistics management specialist at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Mr. Shannon is one of