Tinker sets base clean-up day Published Oct. 17, 2008 By Darren D. Heusel Tinker Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., -- As we continue to enjoy the mild Oklahoma fall weather, winter is right around the corner and Tinker officials are encouraging organizations to take a little time out of their schedules Tuesday and support the base-wide cleanup event. Col. Allen Jamerson, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, said he would like each organization to police the areas of responsibility that were assigned during previous cleanup efforts. Units can start by picking up trash, debris, and clutter around facilities and the base at large in a "FOD walk" manner, he said. "These areas were assigned to each organization based primarily on their location and size," Colonel Jamerson said. "However, as in the past, most organizations are asked to clean more than just their particular area as we have many common areas and exterior fence lines to cover as well." There will be no debris Dumpsters staged for this effort and personnel are asked to dispose of trash at regular Dumpster locations throughout the base. The grounds contractor TRACE will again be available for the pickup of debris not suitable for trash Dumpsters. Please ensure that debris is placed near a curbside that is easily accessible for a truck and trailer. Trash bags and gloves are readily available for purchase with the GPC at Base Supply, Bldg. 469. "Controlling waste and litter is a challenging but necessary task for all of us," Colonel Jamerson said. "Not only do we need to keep our base looking its best, but we also need to prevent potential FOD (foreign object damage) from migrating onto our airfield. I would ask that facility managers not only support this event, but take ownership of their assigned areas by periodically initiating their own cleanup efforts." In addition, Colonel Jamerson said facility managers are reminded that they are responsible for keeping the areas within 50 feet of their facilities free from litter in accordance with OC-ALC TAFB Handbook 32-9001, the Facility Manager's Handbook. Base Civil Engineer Gene Gallogly said members of Team Tinker did an excellent job of cleaning up their organizations' designated areas during the spring event and anticipates the same for this effort. He added, "This is an extremely busy time and we will be hosting several DV's including Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley and Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski. Your support is essential to letting our DV's know we take pride in Tinker AFB." For assistance with refuse collection, call TRACE at 734-1381.