965th AACS triathlete prepares for upcoming Ironman event

The physical fitness regimen of many at Tinker means preparing for the physical readiness test or simply getting into shape. Others test their skills at the highest level.    Kyle Jansen, 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron, will compete in the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Kansas Triathlon in Lawrence on

76th MXW achieves major milestone for future capability

A major milestone for the future capability of Air Force jet engine testing was achieved by reaching full operational capability of the next generation of engine testing system prototype. For the last 20+ years several Air Force bases have been testing engines using a system called Pacer Comet 3. As

Payton discusses Acquisition mission during workshop

The Honorable Sue Payton launched the 2008 Air Force Services Workshop. As keynote speaker, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition spoke to over 200 local businessmen, contractors, government civilians and Airmen at the Oklahoma City Cox Convention Center on June 3.    Ms. Payton,

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Drivers asked to use both lanes at Hruskocy Gate

Hruskocy Gate is backing up due to drivers starting one lane of traffic well before reaching the serpentine.    The new gate and its roadway are designed for two lanes of traffic which helps assure cars are not stacked back to Interstate-40.    The 72nd Security Forces Squadron is asking Tinker

Colonel Miller takes over as new 76th PMXG commander

The 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group lucked out. On May 28, the group welcomed its new and second-ever commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center familiar face, Col. Evan Miller.    Held at Bldg. 3001's center mezzanine near the Hollywood and Vine footpath intersection, the change of command

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Q:  I retired from the Air Force in 1991. And at that time only authorized person were allowed to purchase item (for their own use) at the commissary. In fact until a couple years ago, only ID card holders were even allowed to enter the commissary. However (I assume as a way for the services to make

Skip the Trip! Click, Call, then Walk to Finance

Are you applying your time and unit funding efficiently to meet your leadership's vision? As we transform in the Air Force today and in the future to win the fight, take care of our people, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges we must use our limited resources wisely. One way to do this is by

101 Critical Days of Summer: Motor Vehicle Safety - Statistics

 Most mishaps during the 101 Critical Days of Summer are associated with motor vehicle travel.    July 3 and 4 are the deadliest days of the year to drive     In the U.S., deaths are closely related to the number of miles driven and August, the biggest month for driving, has the greatest number of