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  • Officials say synthetic fuel to be used in B-52H fleet

    Air Force officials made a significant announcement Aug. 8.    Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne publicized the Air Force's certification to use synthetic fuel in the B-52H fleet.   Mr. Wynne's declaration certifies the synthetic fuel is mixed with Jet Propellant 8 fuel at a ratio of no

  • Reynolds named director of 448th CSW

    Scott Reynolds, a member of the Senior Executive Service, embraced his continuing journey in the Air Force having recently assumed the position of director for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's 448th Combat Sustainment Wing.    Having a father who served as a pilot and logistician in the Air

  • 12th AF commander launces Web forum

    Have you ever had a question or concern that you wanted to communicate directly to one of your senior leaders? Well here is your chance.    Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, the 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern Commander, launched his new commander's web forum Friday designed to allow him direct, two-way

  • Officials warn against distractions while driving

    Experts agree that multi-tasking while driving is a distraction.   Nearly one million vehicles on the road in the U.S. during daylight hours were operated by someone on a hand-held phone in 2005, according the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.    In Oklahoma, cell

  • Cell phone usage, seat belt non-usage punishment outlined

    Driving a government owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle on an Air Force installation is a privilege granted by the installation commander.   Those who accept that privilege must comply with the laws and instructions governing motor vehicle operation and registration on the installation.    As

  • New 747th ACSG commander excited to be part of Team Tinker

    Col. Keith Weyenberg, a career acquisitions officer, said he is excited to lead the 747th Aircraft Sustainment Group.    Since assuming command of the group July 24, the colonel said he has several goals he'd like to accomplish and has a plan for action. Among the top of his list is stabilizing the

  • TACAMO mission evolves to support war operations

    Some people might say you can't teach old dogs new tricks, but they've probably never met the Sailors who make up Task Force 124 in Baghdad, Iraq.    The men and women with the Navy who comprise the unit here fly and operate an E-6B Mercury in support of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen on the

  • Reveille starts the day off right

    Etched in the threads of the fabric of our American Flag are the immigrants who built the country on faith, every mother who has received a cold flag instead of her child's warm embrace and countless others memorable events in the nation's history.    Because of events like these, each time the flag