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  • Joining forces: Tinker partners with Boeing, RAAF for joint operation

    Tinker officials deemed the pick-up a success. After seven months of planning and coordinating, two Royal Australian air force C-17 Globemasters recently arrived at Tinker, acquired a training simulator and returned to their native Australia. The joint operation between Tinker, RAAF and Boeing came

  • 76th MXW commander shares gameplan

    Connecticut native Brig. Gen. Bruce Litchfield could soon be the Geno Auriemma of the maintenance arena. Like the coach who led the University of Connecticut Lady Huskies to a perfect season, winning the 2009 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, the general strives for excellence and aspires to

  • 76th MXW vice retires after 36 years

    Thirty-six years ago, James Patterson began his civil service career. He had just separated from the Air Force and wanted to continue to do something where he could serve his country and others. Today, he retires from civil service. Initially hired as a jet engine mechanic and tester, the same

  • Learning Lean: Symposium to offer ‘hands on’ experience

    Tinker leaders and employees from across the base will get some "hands-on" experience with Lean manufacturing principles next week during the Lean Symposium May 12, hosted by Maj. Gen. P. David Gillett Jr., commander of the Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Center. The symposium will provide an afternoon

  • Despite country’s down economy, Services, AAFES thriving at Tinker

    As the major national news outlets report the economy spiraling down, several Tinker's businesses and services are up in sales and gaining popularity. Despite the country's housing-industry nosedive, the stock market plummet, the bailouts and the rising unemployment rate, officials said on-base

  • Base Air Force Assistance Fund campaign meets goal

    Donations to this year's Air Force Assistance Fund at Tinker topped nearly $100,000, say campaign organizers. Although the six-week campaign ended May 1, donations are still being collected and counted. AFAF is the Air Force's official charity and contributions are used to fund a number of services,

  • National Police Week kicks off Monday

    The 72nd Security Forces Squadron will honor National Police Week May 11-16. The annual event observed by police units throughout the country honors active duty and fallen officers, their contributions, sacrifices and families. Tinker is scheduled to host 12 activities including weapons and vehicle

  • Base gate guard change under way

    Beginning Oct. 1, Department of Defense civilians will replace contracted gate guards. Drivers will notice only a slight change when they approach a gate, as the processes will remain the same. But, the DOD mandate means a new beginning for Tinker. The civilians will have responsibilities in

  • Taking it to heart: Class teaches life-saving techniques

    "Yes, I've heard all the Resusci-Annie jokes," she says, arranging the truncated CPR mannequin on the table in front of the classroom. But for Anne Taggart, a basic life support instructor with the Tinker Technology Center, teaching people to save lives is no joke. "If a person needs CPR,

  • COMMENTARY: Service — it’s not about you

    Last year I was amazed at the accomplishments and dedication of many of the Olympic competitors in the summer games. Although I enjoyed watching the events, I found many of the interviews with athletes and their personal stories more interesting. I was particularly impressed with a U.S. sprinter in