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  • 72nd FSS plans Summer Bash

    The 72nd Force Support Squadron's Summer Bash will be June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the base picnic ground, between the Tinker Golf Course and Bldg. 6001. Summer Bash is open to all Tinker personnel and their invited guests. Admission is free. This year's Summer Bash will include live music from

  • Tinker boxer training for U.S. Amateur Championship

    Tinker boxer James Barber has been selected to represent the Air Force as its featherweight champion for 2009. Barber, a first lieutenant with the 552nd Operations Support Squadron, has been a member of the Tinker Boxing Club for approximately two years. This year, he attempted to represent Tinker

  • Team USA rallies to beat Team Canada in inaugural Can Am Cup competition

    The inaugural Can Am Cup was a rousing success. Both teams entered the contest filled with excitement, confidence and an anticipation of a great hockey game. The 300 fans in attendance weren't disappointed as Team USA rallied and took the 5-4 victory May 15 at the Blazers Ice Centre. Before the

  • F119 engine modules arrive at OC-ALC

    The first modules from the production engines powering the Air Force's F-22 Raptor are beginning to arrive at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center for depot-level maintenance and the center's experience with these high-tech engines puts Tinker in the running for the contract to maintain the

  • Treaty office helps AF monitor weapons systems

    For some, the effects of the Cold War haven't ended. Not until this December, that is, when the current Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) ends. And even then, work will continue at the Treaty Compliance Office at Tinker. The United States is a signatory to over 30 arms treaties. Most

  • Tinker class teaches importance of technical orders in maintenance

    David Mathis believes in doing things by the book. Especially when it comes to maintaining airplanes. A retired Air Force aircraft crew chief, Mr. Mathis is now an instructor at the Tinker Technology Center, teaching -- among other things -- the proper use of Technical Orders in maintaining

  • End of an era for Tinker software unit

    History was made April 30. The 754th Electronic Systems Group disbanded as a civilian unit and reformed as a contracted organization. Despite the change in personnel, the ELSG still performs the same function -- supporting the three air logistics centers' software maintenance systems. The decision

  • Funny man shares his sobering story

    Bernie McGrenahan is funny. "A mandatory comedy show at eight o'clock in the morning," he told the Airmen in the base theater, shaking his head. "Must be in the military." But it's a command performance he is more than willing to make. As part of Tinker's Wellness Day activities last week, stand-up