Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Steve Pemberton

Every week an Airman is chosen to be the Warrior of the Week. WoW's are Ali Base's finest Airmen, an example to others on how to optimize our core values. This week's WoW is Staff Sgt. Steve Pemberton.    Name: Staff Sgt. Steve Pemberton    Job Title: Network Administrator    Deployed Unit: 407th

Make safety a habit during 101 Critical Days of Summer

The summer season is upon us, and brings with it sunny days, family vacations and barbecues with friends. Unfortunately, though, the season also brings increased risks and opportunities for reckless behavior from which none of us are immune. By focusing on safety, however, mishaps and fatalities can

Operation Air Force brings cadets to Tinker

Several cadets came to Tinker Air Force Base under Operation Air Force Base in hopes of learning more about leadership positions in the Air Force.    According to Lt. Col. Kyna McCall, program director for OAF cadets, Operation Air Force is a Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, United States

Air Force cadets briefed about Tinker particulars

Cadets listened intently during their first day on base as Tinker commanders and instructors explained Tinker specifics to them that would prove useful while at Tinker for their three weeks.    Instruction was given by Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing, commander who discussed Tinker's history

Remembering D-Day

Invasion of Normandy veteran intrigues young Airmen

Playing a part in a major portion of the United States history is something all World War II veterans can say that they have done, but few get the privilege to meet and hear stories of those veterans.    In honor of the 64th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy also known as D-Day, the 552nd

Reserve unit member is home at last

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America..."    She had spoken the words hundreds, maybe thousands of times. Day after day in different elementary school classrooms across south Texas she stood at attention, hand over heart, and declared her loyalty to the flag, to the ideals

Two Air Force members produce film

Sean Lynch and Reservist Master Sgt. Dave Greene thought outside the box.    Using the skills they acquired from their 34 years of combined Air Force active duty and reservist service, the two men produced Unsolved, a suspense flick which premieres this weekend.    "Being in the military gave me the

Top Air Force leaders resign following nuclear component mishandling

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced the resignations of Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley following an investigation revealing a decline in the Air Force's nuclear program focus, performance and effective leadership.    Gates announced the

Gates announces recommendations on senior Air Force leadership positions

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended that President Bush nominate Michael B. Donley, the Defense Department's director of administration and management, to be the next secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, to become