Big IDEAS: Maintenance workers awarded for innovations

Work can be a challenge. But, by taking what's challenging and improving it, service members and civilians in the Air Force are creating a whole new working environment, and submitting IDEAs. Two $10,000 awards were handed out for IDEA initiatives in the 76th Maintenance Wing recently. "The

What is 6S? 'The Garage Project'

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

Celebrating agencies' actions

24-hour Tinkering: Maintenance around-the-clock

For many Tinker personnel, retreat signals the end of the workday. For the 76th Maintenance Wing swing and graveyard shifters, it's just the start of their operations. Swing and graveyard shifters often continue projects started by their daytime counterparts. Working tirelessly throughout the night,

Runway safety a top priority for Airfield Management

Unauthorized runway incursions are receiving high-level attention by both the Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration. A runway incursion is any unauthorized presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft. The

Making a contribution: Tinker joins CFC effort

76th MXW breaks ground on consolidated fuels facility

It's time for a change, and the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group is ready. Construction for the second phase of a consolidated fuels facility is under way. Situated directly east of the first building, Bldg. 3902, on Douglas Boulevard, the new facility, Bldg. 3907, is expected to be completed by

Air Force, county partner to provide Tinker expansion room

The Air Force has signed a long-term lease agreement with Oklahoma County that will enable the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center to establish the Tinker Aerospace Complex here. "The Air Force is very pleased to enter into a low-cost, long-term lease agreement with Oklahoma for the prior GM facility

3rd Herd supports peace-time disaster relief mission

"Ready and willing" are the words of the 3rd Combat Communications Group members that were sent to assist in Hurricane Ike relief. The members were sent to Randolph AFB, Texas, and were positioned to roll out at a moments notice in support of hurricane relief efforts. The mission of the 3rd CCG, or

OC-ALC undergoes external audit

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center will undergo an external surveillance audit Oct. 6 through 9. The audit is to ensure the OC-ALC continues to comply with the AS 9100, an aerospace management system standard. Auditors from National Quality Assurance, an assessment, verification and