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  • Most AF Civilians and Reservists return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force recalled most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown including over 2,900 Tinker employees and over 250 full time Reserve Airman and civilians in

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors

  • Sept 22-28 is Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week

    President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring September 22 - 28, 2013, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The week recognizes the important contributions employers have made in supporting the military service of their National Guard and Reserve employees."The men

  • Major changes to AF tuition assistance, delays expected

    Reservists applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.The cornerstone

  • Commission visits Tinker, gains insights from Airmen

    The National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force visited with National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active-duty members here Aug 20 to get their perspectives on how best to shape the future force. The commission was established by Congress earlier this year to study the Air Force's three

  • Total force integration more than just a phrase

    Some active-duty Airmen serve for years without working alongside a reservist, but Airmen of the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) have day-to-day experience.For Capt. Ashlyn Smith, a navigator with the 966th, 'total force integration' is more than just a hot-button phrase. Smith works as

  • Military, Reservists recognized at Oklahoma City baseball game

    Local military members and their families were recognized by The Oklahoma City RedHawks minor league baseball organization during a game on July 27, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.The military appreciation game included a special presentation of a U.S. flag, ceremonial first pitch, an oath of

  • Reserve AWACS unit wins 17th outstanding unit award

    The 513th Air Control Group was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptional meritorious service from Dec. 5, 2010 through Dec. 4, 2012.During that period, the 513th excelled both at home station and abroad on two major deployments to Southwest Asia. While deployed in support of

  • Reserve tornado victim reunited with belongings

    Due to the kindness of a fellow Airman and volunteer, a 513th Air Control Group maintenance Airman was reunited with lost uniforms, personal items and checks almost two weeks after an EF-5 tornado destroyed his house in Moore, Okla. on May 20.Master Sgt. Jerry Colbaugh, 513th Maintenance Squadron,

  • 513th Airman pushes self from 'good' to 'excellent'

    When Master Sgt. Jay Harris was appointed as his squadron's fit to fight program manager three years ago, exercising wasn't a part of his daily routine and his fitness scores were just above passing. "When I took over as the [970th Airborne Air Control Squadron] fitness leader three years ago, I