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May 9, 2008
Tops In Blue, drill team to perform at air show: Serveral activities planned for May 24 event at Tinker

The musical event you have been waiting for is about to arrive - Tops in Blue, 2008 celebrates 55 years of entertainment history in one performance May 24 at Tinker's Star Spangled Salute. The performance begins at 7 p.m. on the flight line. This year's show theme, "Deja Blue" promises to be a
May 8, 2008
Flames blaze past Hawks I 8-2

The Tinker Hawks I ice hockey team entered the first round of the 2008 Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League Division II playoffs with high hopes of advancing. Their hopes were dashed after an 8-2 loss to a talented Flames team May 4 at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Hawks came into the contest as the
May 8, 2008
Intramural soccer: 963rd AACS shuts out 552nd MXS

The 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron shut out the 552nd Maintenance Squadron 3-0 May 1 at the Tinker Sports Complex. The 963rd AACS was looking to win back-to-back games, while the 552nd MXS was also riding a modest two-game winning streak. "This should be a great match as both teams are
May 8, 2008
Tinker recuperates from hail storm

The May 1 hail storm damaged nearly 40 aircraft. Yet, Team Tinker was undeterred. Members from several organizations united to ensure aircraft were airborne as soon as humanly possible. Those saving the day included 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group nondestructive inspection technicians and
May 2, 2008
Tinker personnel help save Air Force millions: Recognized with Air Force Productivity Excellence Award at Pentagon ceremony

Mission possible. Four Tinker personnel spearheaded a project to make the General Electric turbofan 34 engine more supportable for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. In the course of their five-year project, they saved the Air Force more than $30 million. In return, the four lead partners of the 538th
May 2, 2008
Anti-terrorism team looking for flaws at Tinker

During the week of May 12 Tinker will host an anti-terrorism assessment team looking out for flaws in current Tinker operations. "We will not get graded on this assessment, most of it is structural and it deals with programs we are currently working on," said Master Sgt. Tim Francis, 72nd ABW.
May 2, 2008
Kennedy named first-ever Tinker Idol

The Tinker Idol sensation began in April and no one would have guessed it would turn out to be one of the most successful Services events. "tinker Idol exceeded our expectations," said Carlos Bassut, Business Operations Flight chief. The crowd was again standing room only at the Tinker Club
May 2, 2008
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
May 1, 2008
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
May 1, 2008
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

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