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

First of 18 heavy bombers retires, Tinker keeps remainder of maintenance

The first B-52H Stratofortress retired July 24. The aircraft, which was serviced at Tinker, is one of 18 B-52Hs that Air Combat Command officials selected for retirement in 2008. Despite the news, the remaining fleet, 76 aircraft, will continue coming to Tinker for programmed depot maintenance and

Schools near, be cautious at crosswalks

Chief weighs in on stricter PT

In theory, physical fitness tests are supposed to display an Airman's strength, endurance and physical form. Recently, the challenge of the test has been questioned, with Airmen defending or attacking the system. At Tinker, officials said it's a matter of perspective and it's up to an individual

New installation commander shares expectations

From Tarheels to Sooners. North Carolina native Col. Allen Jamerson said he'd heard Tinker had a "top-notch" reputation long before he moved to Oklahoma. So, when the 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, who succeeded Col. Mark Correll July 18, received the news about his upcoming