Around Tinker: OC-ALC Contracting Directorate deputy director retires

John MacDonald is retiring, 15 years after he first arrived at Tinker. Mr. MacDonald came to Tinker in 1992 as a supervisory price analyst for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. On Jan. 2, he will retire as the OC-ALC's Contracting Directorate deputy director.    In his federal service career,

Signs of the season: Holiday cards line Tinker street

The 72nd Services Division received 26 entries in this year's holiday card competition. This year's theme was "Celebrating An Oklahoma Centennial Holiday and the Air Force 60th Anniversary."    The 72nd Air Base Wing won the $400 first place prize. Second place and $300 went to 72nd Civil

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: What's is lurking around you?

One of my favorite super heroes is the friendly neighborhood Spider- Man. As a matter of fact, some of you have heard me borrow the adjectival phrase, "hello, I'm your friendly neighborhood chaplain," when introducing myself.    Even as a child I thoroughly enjoyed the cartoon series. Well, I

Tinker boxing stars shine at state championship

Four boxers represented Tinker at the 2007 Oklahoma Amateur Boxing Championships Dec. 8 at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko.    James Barber, Michael Hayward, George Olcaytore and Theodore Morse finished with a 3-1 record; the best of any boxing club represented at the championships.    "We

76th MXS rolls to victory in league bowling

The first and third place teams in the Commanders' Trophy Bowling League squared off at the Tinker Bowling Center Dec. 5 with bragging rights at stake.    The result was the 76th Maintenance Wing capturing a hard fought 3259-3168 victory over a valiant Hellifino squad.    "This match will be like a

Leaders get 'lean' with Green Belt training

The commander for Air Force Materiel Command has said that Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO 21) is a mindset and a change in behavior.     Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center senior leaders are changing their behavior and the culture of the OC-ALC - one Greenbelt class at a time.

TFCU supports Family Support Center programs

Memorial Service

The Tinker Chapel will host a memorial service at 2 p.m., Monday to honor Denise Stice's life and allow members of Team Tinker to meet together and remember a dear friend and colleague.   Those interested in participating in a memorial may contribute to trhe Denise Stice Memorial Fund through the

Chaplains Corner: Choose your message wisely

Whenever I see someone using an iPod, or some other private listening device, I ask myself, "I wonder what they are listening to?" Maybe I would like their style of music, or maybe I would not. Then, I speculate about the words to the song. Are they uplifting and positive, or do they denigrate other

Sailors say ‘no to drugs’ at school

Navy Operational Support Center, Oklahoma City Saying "no to drugs" is not just a cliché for the Sailors at Navy Operational Support Center, Oklahoma City.    Instead, it's a way of life they take seriously because of what drugs do to their Navy brothers and sisters.    "Drugs don't just affect the