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  • Capt. Michael Olson, with the 72nd Security Forces Squadron and Brad Beam, with the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate, brief Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II on the requirements, communication plan and future needs of the newly-opened Pegasus Gate located on South Air Depot Blvd. They also provided an overview of traffic flow changes due to gate construction

    Pegasus Gate opening a success

    On Jan. 16 when Gott Gate closed down for a construction project, the new Pegasus Gate opened up just a quarter mile south on South Air Depot Boulevard.  The Gott Gate construction project is part of an overall $9.7 million four-gate construction project to enhance security on Tinker Air Force Base. Over a three-year period, four gates will close
  • MSgt Ashley Strong, U.S. Air Force dental flight chief out of Schriever Air Force Base, was a recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Airman of the Year award and was recognized for her dedication to efficiency and patient satisfaction (Courtesy photo).

    Airman upholds the Trusted Care principles through the delivery of efficient care and patient satisfaction

    For U.S. Air Force MSgt Ashley Strong, delivering patient-centered Trusted Care is more than a policy. For this Air Force dental flight chief, Trusted Care is about using the expertise and experiences of all Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Airmen at every level to find better ways to provide quality, patient-centered care.

  • Government reopens; Tinker employees to resume duty

    Team Tinker, The government has been officially re-opened.For bargaining unit employees the expectation is that you will return to work 12 hours from notification; for non-bargaining employees the expectation is that they will return to work on their normal duty schedule.  For those working shift work, check with your supervisor for specific

  • Government Shutdown Affects Tinker AFB

    Team Tinker A government shutdown has occurred and will have impacts on Tinker AFB personnel and our operations.  To get the most updated status on the shutdown, employees should visit the OPM website at https://www.opm.gov/.  For our valued civilian and military members of Tinker, all should report to work on Monday and receive specific

  • Airman convicted, sentenced for sexual assault and related offenses

    On Jan. 2, a general court-martial convened at Tinker Air Force Base for a master sergeant assigned to the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron. The prosecution of the sergeant was handled by the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 72nd Air Base Wing. The sergeant was charged with two specifications of sexual assault, two specifications of assault

  • Maintaining ‘Star’ status: 76th CMXG prepares for recertification

    The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group is the first among the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Organizations to begin recertification for their Voluntary Protection Program “Star” status. Awarded for the first time in 2015 following a successful 2014 audit, the 76th CMXG maintained a high level of readiness for the Occupational Safety and Health

  • Civilian retirement tips

    Tinker Air Force Base civilians considering retirement have an advocate in Civilian Personnel Section, Peggy Gilliam, employee relations specialist. She’s with the 72nd Force Support Squadron and can provide limited information on available retirement benefits and options that may be available to those employees considering retirement. Gilliam

  • Donating annual leave helps civilian Tinker employees in need

    Team Tinker employees know that no one is immune to serious illness, disease or injury, or the possible need for time to care for a loved one facing the same. Tinker Air Force Base’s Human Resources Specialist, Kathye Michaelis, manages the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for the base’s civilian employees. The program allows civilian employees to

  • Combined Federal Campaign wraps up

    After a year that brought many changes, the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign has come to an end. The campaign, which kicked off Oct. 16 ran for approximately two months, ending Jan. 12.Tinker raised $534,553, surpassing the expectations of CFC base representatives Capt. Samantha Davies, 72nd Force Support Squadron, and Capt. Mike Olson, 72nd Security

  • DoD issues guidance for potential government shutdown

    The Defense Department has issued guidance to its military and civilian leadership on how to proceed if the federal government should shut down at midnight tonight, according to a memorandum from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan.
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