Annual CFC drive ready for launch

Anyone who has been in the Air Force, or any federal workplace for at least a year, has heard about the Combined Federal Campaign, a program designed to allow employees to contribute to charities. The annual event runs nationwide from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. Tinker's campaign will begin Oct. 1 and runs

Tinker fire officials plan prevention week

Raising awareness of fire danger is the goal of the Tinker Fire Department, which will participate in National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11. This year's theme, "Prevent Home Fires," reminds people of simple actions that can be taken to stay safe from fire. The Fire and Emergency Services Division

Making a case in the service

Recently the newer members of the Judge Advocate General came together at Tinker for a mock trial. The Trial Advocacy Training Course offered a lesson for JAGs from across the region to sharpen their skills and learn how to better do their job. The participants included one Tinker member, Capt.

Flu mist arrives

Civilian Personnel goes with the flow of technology

The dawn of the Internet has proved invaluable to many commercial and government agencies. The 72nd Civilian Personnel Flight is no exception. With the rise of its popularity, came a change in the way the flight's business was conducted. No longer do customers have to depend on office hours, or have

Crew chiefs the Air Force pit crew

Crew chiefs are jacks-of-all-trades. They are to an aircraft what a pit crew is to a NASCAR automobile during a race. As Will Ferrell's character said in the 2006 comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, "If you ain't first, you're last." Crew chiefs perform and oversee everyday

Force protection responsibility extends to all

Day after day, Tinker's Antiterrorism and Force Protection officials work to prevent danger from slipping through the gates. But, it's not a one-office job. Officials said Tinker's workforce has an active part in preventing criminals and terrorists from harming base personnel. Act as a sentinel, and

Team of overnight Tinker workers keeps base fed, entertained and rested

Tinker Air Force Base offers many services for everyone, with any type of schedule, from working out to grabbing a bite to eat. Bldg. 3001 is the center of business for the majority of the base. The workers there take full advantage of the restaurants and C-stores. Mattie Curtis is there to offer

Tinker home to true 'total force integration'

A major step in Total Force Integration took place at Tinker Air Force Base during a ground breaking ceremony for a new joint squadron operations facility. When complete in December of 2009, the 25,000 square foot joint-use facility will cost more than $8 million will house joint operational offices

Roadshow stops at Tinker to dispel rumors

Tinker hosted an Installation Acquisition Transformation road-show Sept. 8 at the base theater. Approximately 220 Oklahoma City-metro contractors attended the briefing. The road-show focused on an upcoming Air Force change. Commencing in fiscal year 2010, all installation contracts - supplies,