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  • Okies extinguish fire department in double-header sweep

    The July 29 softball game between rivals Okies and the Fire Department had all the makings of a great match up. However, the timely hitting and solid defense of the Okies helped them sweep the doubleheader 15-0 and 13-4. After a scoreless first inning of game one, the Okies' bats came to life in the

  • 76th Maintenance Wing Quarterly Award recipients announced

    The Maintenance Wing announced its recipients for Civilian Employee and Military Members of the Quarter during a recent awards ceremony. Winners in each category are named as follows: Civilian Employees of the Quarter Category 2 (GS-5/7, WG-12/15, WS-9/15 & NSPS equivalents) Myron Johnson, CMXG

  • AFMC A4 announces quarterly awards winners

    AFMC A4 recently announced the Depot Maintenance Management of the Quarter Award Winners for Jan. 1 - March 31, 2008. The 76th Maintenance Wing Quality Team was selected as Outstanding Depot Maintenance Management Team of the Quarter (non-production). The team leader, Daniel E. McCabe stated that "I

  • Tinker range keeps base firing

    Firearms and firearms training are important parts of the modern military. The Combat Arms unit at Tinker Air Force Base handles the weapons training of all base military personnel including some civilians. Approximately 4,800 personnel were trained on Tinker's range last year, expending over

  • Team Tinker Awards

    Tinker Air Force Base announced it's quarterly Team Tinker Award winners during a ceremony at the Tinker Club Aug. 5. The winners are:Airman of the Quarter 3rd Combat Communications Group Senior Airman James White Airman White installed voice systems for a Field Training Exercise where he executed

  • Taking others' perscriptions a "no-no"

    Not everyone knows that civilian employees are eligible for drug testing. Illegal drugs aren't the only things that can be screened for. Employees can be disciplined for taking someone else's controlled prescription drugs. "How would anyone know?" Well, the drugs might show up in a urine

  • Immunizations are important to keep up

    Keeping up with proper vaccinations saves thousands of lives every year. August is recognized as National Immunization Month and is viewed as the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers and those in the community to become current on all of their vaccinations. The big push is because

  • Officials ready to begin bus service to Tinker

    In the wake of rising gas prices, Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority officials are offering a cost-effective alternative: the Tinker Express bus. Beginning Sept. 2, a luxury bus will transport commuter personnel between Norman, Moore and Tinker, Monday through Friday. A single

  • ACC chief visits troops at Tinker

    The 552nd Air Control Wing welcomed a visit from the command chief of Headquarters Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens Sunday through Tuesday. According to Chief Sullens, his primary duty is communication. Visiting ACC units around the world better prepares the Chief to provide

  • When it comes to energy costs, little things can save big

    Little actions can save big money. Tinker officials spent nearly $8 million on utilities last summer and roughly $40 million over the entire year. While the base does make a concerted effort to save energy, Tinker personnel can help reduce the overall spending for 2008 by being cognizant about their