GUARDING TRADITION: Patriotism, respect mark the days of Honor Guard year-round

Sometimes the survivors speak with their eyes. In a tradition-filled ceremony, the Honor Guard maintains their military bearing, rarely -- if ever -- focusing their gaze on anyone. But when the flag draping the casket is presented to a family member with the solemn words "on behalf of a grateful

AFGLSC taking the lead in transforming supply

For more than a decade, Air Force supply chain leaders and their commercial industry peers have met with nearly identical objectives - finding ways to enhance the Air Force supply chain to improve support to the warfighter. Recently, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center along with its

Action Line: Recycling issues

Q: Last month, the Tinker Recycling Center ceased the recycling of plastic and glass items. The Take-Off stated that, "Plastic and glass have no value in the current recycling market and it is not economically possible for the recycling center to use reduced resources to collect, segregate and

Unit VPP teams progress, prepare for audit

The Voluntary Protection Program is in full swing at Tinker. Since base safety officials first introduced its principles nearly three years ago, seven units have adopted the program and continually improve their work spaces. They are also preparing for an upcoming audit. Designed by the Occupational

Vance Gate to close for rest of year

Vance Gate along Sooner Road will close for nearly five months while construction of a final denial barrier system is installed. Vance Gate is the first of five gates receiving the upgrades and will be closed beginning July 26 until Dec. 8, according to 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate officials.

ALC chief of staff set for transition

Patti Ripple said, bar none, she will miss the people of Tinker. After a near 30-year career at Tinker, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center chief of staff and deputy to the commander for support will soon depart to the National Defense University's Industrial College of the Armed Forces. As a

Gen. Lorenz speaks on leadership, success at community dining out

The 36th annual Tinker Dining Out, June 25, was an evening of military traditions, and laughs. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, approximately 500 guests attended the black-tie affair. After dinner was served, Gen.

Deployed Airman’s story speaks volumes to others

Capt. Kristen Thompson said Senior Airman Kevin Sanchez is an inspiration to his fellow Airmen. Even deployed to Southwest Asia, he still motivates others. Airman Sanchez is an airborne radar technician with the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron, deployed with the 964th Expeditionary Airborne Air

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Celebrating July 4th with safety

During the Fourth of July holiday, families and neighborhoods gather to enjoy each other's company. Swimming and barbecues mix with sparklers and fireworks, but along with the fun of these shared holiday festivities comes danger. That danger is what has base leadership, safety and emergency