DLA leadership visits Tinker : Town hall meeting held to discuss Air Force civilian's future transition to DLA

Defense Logistics Agency officials conducted a town hall meeting April 18 at the 552nd Operations Group auditorium to discuss the transfer of function related to the procurement of new depot-level reparables in the coming months.    As part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation to

Wing civilian reflects on life as singer, performer

Most people don't know it, but Franell LaFollette and George Strait have a history. She also has a history with other famous singers such as Steve Wariner, Johnny Lee, Johnny Paycheck, and Earl Thomas Connelly. But don't worry; it's not what you think.    She was the lead singer in a band that

Tinker runners participate in Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

The motto of this year 2008 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, "A Run to Remember", was embraced by all participants and support personnel alike.    "The support volunteers that come from Tinker are an invaluable asset to the successful completion of the marathon," said Randy Svenson, public relations

SPIRIT, 38th EIG soccer match ends in 3-3 tie

The intramural soccer season is in full force. Two of the league's premier teams - SPIRIT and 38th Engineering Installation Group -- squared off April 24 and the game ended in a 3-3 tie.    The 38th EIG got on the scoreboard first. Forward Mostafa Maiz intercepted the ball in the SPIRIT defensive

Canadians A skate past Hawks I 6 - 1

The Canadians A hockey team closed out the Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League Division II regular season with a 6-1 victory over the Tinker Hawks I April 27.    The Canadians dominated play in the first period. Their first goal came on a cross ice pass from Mark Keown to Bill Chirch, who lifted a

Leaning, transforming the OC-ALC: second goal of strategic plan

Leaning and transforming the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center is the second of five goals in the OC-ALC Strategic Plan.    Designed to map the center's future successes, the four other goals include securing the right workload, leading aircraft availability improvement program achievement,

Rescheduled lease signing event begins May 12: Privatized housing back on track

GMH Military Housing is hosting a housing privatization lease signing event at the Tinker Club May 12 and 13. Participants can ask questions, sign their leases, and are invited to join the GMH staff for refreshments.    "The lease signing event will be conducted by neighborhood," said Cindy Murillo,

Secure the right workload: first goal of OC-ALC Strategic Plan

Major Gen. Loren Reno said it's about "excellence for today, relevance for tomorrow."    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander and several center senior officials recently signed the OC-ALC Strategic Plan. Designed to map the center's future ambitions for success and the means to achieve

3rd Herd welcomes new commander

Col. Thomas Byrge took command of the 3rd Combat Communications Group from Col. James Appleyard on April 21; exactly two years to the day after Colonel Appleyard had taken command.    "The day that I took over this unit I stated that I was honored and humbled to stand before you, honestly that

Col. James Appleyard ends Air Force career in retirement