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  • Tinker plans for elite engine test cells

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Propulsion team took the first steps toward the creation of two elite engine test cell facilities. They will be at Tinker in approximately five years, dependent upon funding.    The OC-ALC Director of Propulsion staff and the Propulsion Environmental Working

  • Tinker units receive Air Force award

    The 72nd Air Base Wing, 448th Combat Sustainment Wing and the 38th Engineering Installation Group of Tinker Air Force Base were awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.    The honor is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by

  • 12th Air Force commander visiting 3rd Herd

    The 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern commander will arrive at Tinker Air Force Base today to visit with Airmen of the 3rd Combat Communications Group.    During his visit, Lt. Gen. Norman Seip is expected to have lunch with 3rd CCG officers and take a brief tour of 3rd Herd facilities before

  • The E-3 Sentry Puzzle: Air and senior surveillance technicians

    There are many people in the 552nd Air Control Wing who aid in each successful E-3 Sentry mission, and every person is an integral piece of the big wing puzzle: communications, maintenance, flyers and the Airmen who support them.    Like all the other pieces of the Airborne Warning and Control

  • Center’s ‘A-Team’ manages technical orders

    They consider themselves the "A-Team" of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. Playing on the "A" of the GBHA office symbol, the 558th Combat Sustainment Squadron's Technical Order Management Support Flight manages more than 29,000 technical orders.    TOs provide instructions for the safe and

  • Suicide Prevention Week: Looking for warning signs can save a life

    Actor Owen Wilson attempted suicide in late August. His situation brings light to a harsh reality, that he isn't alone.    As National Suicide Prevention Week continues through Saturday, experts are informing the general public about the grim facts.    "Suicide is often the result of untreated

  • Inspector General’s Office handles complaints of all kinds

    "Who do you appeal to? If there is no place else to go, you come to see us," said Col. Paul Davidson, outgoing Installation Inspector General for Tinker.    The Office of the Installation Inspector General welcomes complaints and issues of all kinds, recognizing that not every contact results in an

  • New IG takes reigns on Monday

    Inspector General Col. Paul A. Davidson is handing over the reigns to Col. Anthony K. Deckard current 552nd Operations Group deputy commander, Monday.    After nearly 30 years of military service, Col. Davidson said he is looking forward to retiring.    "We're building a house and I'll get settled

  • Dental care for happy, healthy aging seniors

    Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental checkups. Even if you brush and floss regularly, you may face certain issues in your senior years when it comes to your oral health.    Wearing dentures, taking medications and general health conditions are some of them.    ·