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  • A look at ADR from a supervisor’s viewpoint

    Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution can be seen from every angle. In last week's Tinker Take Off, we explored the benefits of ADR from an employee's perspective. This week we will focus on the supervisor's perspective.When an employee has a problem, the supervisor has a problem and conflict

  • Command Chief considers the Air Force his family

    The new 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, Brian Lavoie, considers the Air Force his family."It is my belief that when we joined the Air Force, we joined a new family," he said. "Every Airman, regardless of rank, is a member of that family."When he enlisted in the service, "They

  • Former 552nd ACW commander reflects on wing history

    Maj. Gen. Lori J. Robinson made history when she became the first female to command the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base in May 2007.The former wing commander has blazed a trail her entire career and continues to be a trend-setter even today, as she currently serves as the deputy

  • ADR, from every perspective

    What is the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution? When people are stressed or emotional, it often becomes difficult to be objective. The ADR office was implemented to assist employees and managers in a conflict with a safe, neutral forum where individuals can comfortably discuss their issues

  • Oklahoman soared in U.S. Navy career

    A native Oklahoman soared to the highest levels of the United States Navy during a 32-year career -- during which he moved 19 times -- and is now a cattle rancher.Douglas L. McClain, a 1975 graduate of Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, started flight school in 1980 and was a Lieutenant

  • Treasure your chest: protection means early detection

    October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign designed to raise awareness of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, there were approximately 230,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer, 57,500 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer and

  • Former captive recalls past during POW/MIA breakfast

    Col. Leroy Stutz, a retired Air Force pilot who spent more than six years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, remembers the precise number of days he was imprisoned and the torture he endured, and details about his fellow hostages, several of whom died in captivity.Colonel Stutz, who lives in

  • Duel of champions decided by 5 yards

    In a clash of base flag football champions Tuesday that went into overtime, the winner was decided by a tape measure. The Gym Rats, who captured the 2012 spring season title, edged Reserve White, the 2011 fall season champs, by 5 yards.The Gym Rats struck quickly on their first possession. A pass to

  • Flag football opens with blowouts

    Flag football at Tinker AFB opened this week with a couple of blowouts and a romp.The Navy's VQ-4 Shadows shut out the 966th AACS Eagles, 35-0, and the 33rd CBCS encountered intense static from the 72nd Medical Group, which won, 23-2. Air Force Reserve Gold shot down the Navy's SCW-1 Tuesday

  • Flag football starts next week

    Tinker's flag football league kicks off the 2012 fall season next week, Commissioner Chris Gaines of the 72nd Force Support Services announced recently.Once again, the games will be held in the outfield of softball fields. The base football field has been off-limits since early March, when the 72nd