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  • Learning to fly

    Rubber bands, empty soft drink bottles, plastic spoons and bits of cardboard litter the highly-polished conference table. Unless you're McGyver or the A-Team, you wouldn't normally think of these things as rocket-building materials. But it isn't McGyver, or even bored rocket scientists, building the

  • 72nd FSS provides TOP opportunities to Tinker employees

    The 72nd Force Support Squadron has announced that current Tinker employees have another opportunity to self-nominate for the Tinker Opportunity for Professional Services announcement opening today and closing Sept. 24.The program presents current employees a developmental opportunity to transition

  • High score on career development course

    72nd Security Force Squadron member, Airman 1st Class Brett Nidiffer, scored 95 on his career development course recently. "I worked very hard studying for this test and take my job and its knowledge very seriously. Its good see that hard work in general is appreciated and will help me strive to be

  • 72nd ABW announces Wildcatter awards

    Shawna Weaver, assistant director, Child Development Center West, 72nd FSS/FSFCW As the assistant director of the Child Development Program, Shawna Weaver ensures the program meet wide-ranging accreditation standards, enhancing the quality of care for Tinker. She organizes and maintains 45

  • Operation KUDOS: Sign children up now for Sept. 26 event

    Later this month, children ages 2 to 16 will be given a unique opportunity to learn about what their parents experience while being deployed. Operation KUDOS -- which stands for Kids Understanding Deployment Operations -- allows families to participate in a mock deployment in a fun and safe

  • 448th SCMW volunteers supply backpacks for local children

    Recently, volunteers from the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing Management Operations office Booster Club embarked on a mission to help a local elementary school. They held a "Back to School Backpack Drive" to help children in need of assistance at Telstar Elementary School. The OM Booster Club

  • Thumpers claim title with 23-5 win

    In the base championship game Sept. 8, one team's streak continued while the other team's ended. The Thumpers, the small squadron champions, entered the game against the large squadron champion 552nd Maintenance Squadron riding an eight game winning streak. While their streak is alive at nine

  • Bowling league readies for 2009-10 season

    The 2009-10 Commanders Trophy Bowling League is gearing up for another action-packed season at the Tinker Bowling Center. "I am hoping for another fun season of bowling and the hope that our team, Hellifino, can maintain our top ranking," said Traci Applebee, league president. There are

  • Settling into 9001

    Ah, home sweet home. Four Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center and Defense Logistics Agency shops have moved or are in the process of relocating to Bldg. 9001, the newest facility in the Tinker Aerospace Complex. Formerly an automobile assembly plant, several shop employees said they like their new

  • IT Directorate, 72nd Com Squadron to merge

    Creating a "single point of responsibility" is the goal of an upcoming merger between the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's Information Technology Directorate and the 72nd Communications Squadron. The two units will join Oct. 1 to become the 72nd Air Base Wing Communications Directorate. Program