72nd LRS named one of best fleets

The 72nd Logistic Readiness Squadron's motor vehicle unit is one of the top 100 best-run government fleets in the country, according to Government Fleet magazine. The annual award rates the best fleet management programs run by government agencies, such as cities, counties and states. The magazine's

Action Line: Motorcycle parking

Q:Lately there have been a lot of motorcycles parking at the end of the parking rows in the Bldg. 3001 parking lot. Some say this is OK and some say it is not. If it is OK to park there then I might suggest we need to take another look at that policy. Often times a small car cannot see around the

Families, children key issue for chief of staff

Support for families -- especially in the area of child education -- is a pressing issue for the military. That was the message from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and two other service chiefs and other service representatives here in July for a panel discussion focusing on issues

People-focused commander retires

"The Air Force has afforded me the opportunity to meet people," explains Col. Jim Eilers, commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group. "It's amazing the people you meet along the way and the relationships you build." Col. Eilers' career spanned the globe and after 33 years, many of the people met

A new place to call home

Navy maintainer creates his own solution to a common problem

Kevin Hart is the "go-to" guy for maintenance issues on the Navy's E-6B aircraft. Solving problems is what he does. That's because he is the government's only field service representative for the E-6B Mercury aircraft of reconnaissance squadrons VQ-3 and VQ-4 stationed at Tinker. Along with the

Home again

Becoming 'Team Tinker'

Team Tinker marathon organizers spent time in Café 3001 July 15 assisting military members and Department of Defense civilians as they signed up for the annual Air Force marathon, which takes place Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Those unable to make the July 15 event still have

Nordiques ground Jets, 5-3

The Tinker Nordiques have rebounded from two early-season losses to post a modest four game unbeaten streak. This success continued July 12 at the Blazers Ice Centre with a 5-3 victory over the league-leading Jets. "Our team is starting to gel as a unit and this could be a very special season for

Sooners battle, defeat Northrop Grumman

The Sooners added a little extra warmth to the air July 9 as their bats heated up on the softball diamond en route to a doubleheader sweep of Northrup Grumman, 27-17 and 17-7. The Sooners scored 12 runs in the top of the first inning. The hit parade was led by left fielder Shawn Farber and Jeramy