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  • Tinker, community celebrate TAC partnership

    Prominent Air Force, Tinker, state and community leaders participated in an Oct. 23 ceremony celebrating the Tinker Aerospace Complex lease signing. "Today we have a special and happy opportunity to formally inaugurate the Tinker Aerospace Complex," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley.

  • Tinker doctor supports humanitarian mission

    Maj. Judy Rattan was on a mission. Literally.  The 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron's Optometry Services Flight commander, formerly Major Manno, spent two weeks executing a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Ecuador. The purpose of a MEDRETE is to provide medical care to individuals in remote

  • Navy ball celebrates 233 years afloat

    The Navy's Strategic Communications Wing ONE at Tinker Air Force Base, the Oklahoma City Navy League, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Oklahoma civic and business leaders came together to celebrate the Navy's 233rd birthday. The Oklahoma Navy Birthday Ball, held at the National

  • Program lends helping hand to Airmen in need

    Tinker provides aid to those in need. The Air Force Aid Society, official charity of the Air Force, was created in 1942 and the program has been a part of Tinker since the beginning. Tinker's Airman and Family Readiness Center coordinates the program by providing financial assistance through

  • Junior Enlisted Council works to better community

    About 50 of Tinker's junior enlisted Airmen are actively working to better themselves and their careers. They are part of the Junior Enlisted Council. At no cost to join or belong, the members -- airmen basic to senior airmen -- participate in social and volunteer activities, listen to guest

  • What is 6S? Final lessons from The Garage Project

    Editor's note: This is the last in a series of articles on 6S. Saving time and working more efficiently should be the goal of any large organization, especially one trusted with the nation's safety and tax dollars. To live up to their own high standards, the Air Force enacted Air Force Smart

  • Survey set for 76th MXW

    Research confirms a direct correlation between positive business outcomes (such as productivity, turnover, low absentee rates and adherence to budget) and the relationship between the supervisor and their employees. Air Force Materiel Command recognizes the importance of that correlation, and

  • Virtual in-processing aims to save time, mistakes

    The 72nd Civilian Personnel Flight implemented the Civilian Virtual In-processing program recently. The cVIP application is Web based and will support all aspects of employment in-processing, including validating and verifying eligibility for employment. cVIP also streamlines complex in-processing