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  • Make it quick: tips for surviving MPF lines

    Many people who have come to the Military Personnel Section's ID cards office in Bldg 460 have been faced with long wait times to get their IDs issued or renewed. There is an answer. The section is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The wait times can be up to two hours. There are days each month that

  • Lose your CAC? Report it

    A more stringent reporting and reissue process for personnel requiring new ID cards was implemented recently. Lost CACs continue to be a problem, and these procedures were necessary to ensure continued CAC security at Tinker. As designed, the CAC has many uses. It is currently used to allow

  • Smooth moove? You decide

    Unorganized moving can be the worst choice an Air Force member can make after receiving permanent change of station orders. The goals of a PCS are to help keep the Air Force at its peak ability as well as foster career growth for the member. But, with any move there will always be challenges such as

  • Federal agents gather for shootout

    "Is the line ready... line's ready... fire." Those are the words approximately 150 Oklahoma area law enforcements agents heard last Friday during the 11th Annual Air Force Office of Special Investigations Federal Law Enforcement Agency Pistol Competition at Tinker. "This is the largest liaison event

  • AF artists program visits Tinker

    A picture is worth a thousand words. For three men from the Air Force Art Program that statement is something that holds true to their work. Jim Conahan, Chris Spollen and Richard Taylor are all part of the artist program that has a long history of helping the Air Force record their mission onto

  • Civil service retirement income certain or just a guess?

    Do you know if you will be able to retire when you become eligible? The best place to begin is to determine when you will first be eligible to retire. Regardless of your retirement system, you must meet both the age and years of service requirements to be eligible. Appropriated fund civilian

  • Motorcycle safety gear required, smart

    Wearing appropriate motorcycle gear is not only smart, but is required by Air Force and Department of Defense regulations. Not abiding by the apparel requirements can result in a discipline or suspension from driving on base. But, ultimately, wearing appropriate gear is not about punishment.

  • LOA hands out scholarships to Tinker Airman, civilian

    Never underestimate the generosity of the Tinker community. That's one lesson learned after the Battelle Foundation Fund donated $1,000 towards the Crossroad's Chapter of the Logistics Officer Association scholarship fund last week. "Our scholarship program is a significant part of our organizations