RedHawks host Navy Night

The culmination of Oklahoma City's Navy Week took place when Triple A baseball's Oklahoma Redhawks hosted a Navy night at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City June 12 in front of 3,000 fans.    The event was part of a weeklong celebration of the U.S. Navy in Oklahoma City. The fans and players

AFMC's top civilian moving to Pentagon

Air Force officials announced June 12 that Barbara Westgate will become the new Air Force Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Programs.    Mrs. Westgate, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently is the executive director of Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered at

Colonel Hirka retires after 26-year career

Colonel Michael Hirka retired from the Air Force on June 2.    Standing before about 100 friends and colleagues in the Tinker Club ballroom, the former 327th Aircraft Sustainment Group commander participated in several traditional rituals and listened to kind words from guest speaker and personal

AEF deployment tempo—how it works

The thrust behind the improvements in the Global Air and Space Expeditionary Force construct are driven by aligning the AEF process with what has come to be the deployers "reality timeline". Meaning, if you remember shortly after 9/11 one departed for 90 days, but it eventually turned into a 120 day

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