38th EIG member retires after 41 years

Karen F. Nobles, chief of Contracting at 38th Engineering Installation Group, retired Jan. 3 after more than 41 years of service. Ms. Nobles began her federal service career in October 1967 as a GS-3 clerk typist at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Ms. Nobles accepted a GS-7 position at Tinker in

Services, resources offered at Tinker Library benefit base

The Tinker Library and its staff members provide many services and resources that enhance the quality of life for the Tinker community. The staff is continually adding to their services and programs throughout the year. "Woof Tails is our library's title for a children's reading program, which is

72nd SFS wins nail biter over 552nd TRS

Two of the up and coming basketball teams in the large squadron league squared off at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center on Jan. 12. These teams were sporting modest two-game winning streaks. The result was a hotly contested round ball game with the 72nd Security Force Squadron narrowly beating

552nd MXS roundballer aims high with goal to play for Air Force team

 Military service offers individuals a variety of outlets to test oneself on and off duty. For Kirk Sheppard, 552nd Maintenance Squadron, the outlet of choice is basketball -- and at the highest level of competition the Air Force has to offer. "I never thought I would be able to play at this level

Awarding welcome

‘Roughnecks’ Hold Winging Ceremony

The "Roughnecks" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron SEVEN recently held their seventh Naval Flight Officer Winging Ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base. The ceremony marked the end of nearly two years of flight training for the aviators, who will now move on to their operational squadrons where they

New visitor’s, registration center planned for Tinker

Plans for a new force protection strategy are under way. The plans, though still in preliminary stages, will designate Tinker Gate, or Gate No. 1 at S. Air Depot Boulevard and Interstate 40, as the new 24-hour entrance. Complete with a new registration and visitors center, construction for the

Tinker getting ready for no-notice inspection change, officials say

No-notice inspections will soon be an Air Force standard. Beginning Feb. 1, Air Force Materiel Command installations will be subject to limited and no-notice inspections. Despite the seemingly unnerving prospect, Tinker officials said Tinker can handle the change. "We already do a good job on most

AFSO 21 project yields award payload

An AFSO 21 project prompted by Col. Jeffrey Glass, 507th Air Refueling Wing commander, has resulted in a payload of Air Force awards for wing members. "I have known for a long time how some Airman may go 15 to 20 years without receiving an Air Force award," Colonel Glass said. "It's appalling how

NSPS has guidelines for filling jobs by alternate competition

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