New hotline addresses unresolved safety concerns

A new hotline is available for workers with unresolved safety concerns. As a VPP initiative and as an extension of the USAF Form 457, Hazard Reporting System, the 72nd ABW Safety Office has incorporated a safety hotline for the convenience of unresolved employee safety concerns. An unresolved safety

72nd MDG assumption of command

The 72nd Medical Group welcomed a new commander Aug. 5. Held outside the 72nd MDG's main facility, approximately 125 people witnessed Col. Robert Marks assume command of the group. "Today we welcome a superb Air Force senior leader as commander of the 72nd Medical Group," said Col. Allen Jamerson,

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.

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