552nd supports presidential mission

Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing are accustomed to travelling to various parts of the world, but a recent mission in support of the President of the United States brought some unique opportunities (and challenges) to the crewmembers and support personnel onboard. The 960th Airborne Air Control

Big winter heating-cost savings

Tinker used 7.3 percent less natural gas this year than over the same timeframe last year. As a result, base officials saved $2.2 million in cost. While several factors contribute to the savings, officials said the feat couldn't have been accomplished without the conscientious efforts of Tinker

72nd ABW will miss vice commander

Col. Mona Lisa Tucker left Tinker Air Force Base this week to take up duties as director of communications and information for the Air Education and Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The move returns Colonel Tucker to her career field of communications and information after serving

AFMC and union leadership reaffirm partnership

A strong partnership was reaffirmed as leaders of the Air Force' largest civilian employer and the military's largest employee union sat down to discuss workforce issues here May 28. Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, and John Gage, national president of the American

New member joins CAA team

Master Sgt. Dana Reynolds is here for Tinker's Airmen. He is the newest addition to Tinker's Career Assistance Advisor team. Replacing Master Sgt. Bernard Anderson and assigned to the 72nd Force Support Squadron, Sergeant Reynolds will offer advice, recommend resources and seek job opportunities for

EO office grand opening

Commander’s Action Line: Recycling

 Q:Recently I went to recycle my plastic, glass, cans, etc. and found the bins were no longer available. Has the base discontinued the recycling drop off? A:Tinker has discontinued the recycling drop-off trailers. Those trailers were used primarily to collect plastic and glass items. These

Reflecting on a local gathering of warriors

A few days after a reporter had published an article about the 40 year reunion of my rescuers, I received a phone call. I was invited to attend a small gathering of veterans. Hesitant to accept the invitation, I reluctantly decided at the last minute to go ahead and go because the gentleman that had

Wake up: Sleeping and driving don’t mix

Everyone has a biological clock. Your biological clock tells you when it's lunch time, gives you an energy boost at certain times of the day, and affects your body temperature. Biological "time" differs from person to person. What does this have to do with driving safely? Drowsiness is a killer. To

552nd Airmen aid local vet, POW

Thirty volunteer Airmen and civilians from the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron recently spent the day repairing and renovating the home of 22-year Army veteran, Eugene Lambert. The volunteers worked with a national non-profit organization that assists elderly and low income homeowners with