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  • History passes with Tinker pioneer

    History marks the passing of time, ideas and people. This past month, Tinker Air Force Base lost a pioneer civilian employee with the death of Margaurite Brady of Oklahoma City. Ms. Brady was one of the last two known workers who helped open Tinker Field in 1942. "Steadfast and loyal," Ms. Brady

  • Thumpers, Okies split on diamond

    Battle lines were drawn as two teams representing the Air Force Reserve squared off on the softball diamond June 18. The 513th Air Control Group Thumpers held bragging rights after their 14-6 win in the first game, but the 507th Air Control Wing Okies came back to win the second 17-15. "We always

  • Lower back pain one of top chronic illnesses at Tinker

    Back pain and stiffness is a problem for many people. A healthy spine supports the body and lets you bend and twist your back. Injury or overuse can put stress on the spine, causing wear and tear on the joints where the vertebrae meet. You may have pain and stiffness or you may have no symptoms

  • NSPS has competition rules

    Under the National Security Personnel System there are alternate forms of competition that do not require vacancy announcements, but do adhere to merit principles. The purpose of these alternate forms of competition is to reduce or eliminate paperwork while filling the position with a highly

  • 76th MXW opens 6S awards

    Although the names of the program may have changed over the years, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center has been practicing 6S, a system for achieving order and cleanliness, for decades. With its renewed commitment to becoming a more efficient, safer, healthier, cleaner Lean manufacturing facility,

  • Joint Civilian Service Commendation awarded

    Three civilians from the 38th Engineering Installation Group, J. Michael Lehmann, Scott Pippin and Neil Moulin, recently received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award. Col. Kurt Klausner, JSOC director of Communications, was on site to preside over the ceremony and present the awards. These

  • ALS class ready for Air Force future

    Col. James Eilers, commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group, told graduates of Tinker's Airman Leadership School to remain motivated as they pursue their Air Force careers. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Colonel Eilers said he used numerous goals to motivate him throughout his 33-year Air