72nd ABW CE Directorate presents challenge to Tinker personnel Published Nov. 19, 2009 By Brandice J. Armstrong Tinker Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate recently proposed a challenge for Tinker personnel: electronically sign the "Fueling the Mission" proclamation and commit to being more energy conscious. Civil engineering officials said they want 10,000 Tinker employees committed to the cause by Jan. 1. As of early November, 1,710 people have signed the proclamation. "The energy proclamation is about a change in culture," said Gene Gallogly, 72nd CE director. "We all want to do the right thing and support the president's agenda, but it's not just about good intentions. We need a commitment to change." Tinker personnel can electronically sign the proclamation by accessing the "Do Your Part 2010 Energy Awareness Campaign" link on the base homepage. "It's very simple," said John Hurd, Tinker's energy manager. "Basically you open it up, scroll down and sign it. That's it. There's no reason not to do it." Mr. Hurd said the three-paragraph proclamation has already been signed by Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, and Col. Allen Jamerson, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander. The challenge was brainstormed this past spring and introduced Oct. 1 in conjunction with Energy Awareness Month.