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  • 552nd CMS crowned 2007 Softball Champions

    A one-game match between the small and large squadron champions Aug. 17 determined the kings of the softball diamond.   This small squadron champion 552nd Maintenance Squadron Bulldogs came out victorious, defeating the 34th Combat Communications Squadron, the large squadron champion, 19-9 at the

  • Hadland has grip on growing sport

    In most aspects, many people who retire after 20 years of active duty settle down to a more quiet life. "Most," however, is not something that describes Mike Hadland.   Throughout his life, Hadland, a retired master sergeant who now works in the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has always been

  • OC-ALC Partnership Council hosts training seminar

    Twenty Tinker and union officials attended a two-day Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Partnership Council training seminar Monday and Tuesday at Rose State College.   Held at the Professional Training and Education Center, a two-woman team from Colorado-based Introspect International taught

  • 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