SCW-1 Sailors in contention for Pacific Fleet SOY award
Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan J. Fuhrman Two Sailors from Strategic Communications Wing ONE at Tinker AFB are finalists for the prestigious Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 2013 Sailors...
View ArticleCivilian inspectors to evaluate 72nd MDG
Their inspection is just around the corner. The 72nd Medical Group will undergo a civilian accreditation inspection beginning March 3 and culminating March 6. A three-member civilian team from the...
View ArticleFlu Season: What you need to know
With flu season under way, there are steps that can be taken to protect you and your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza activity is at its peak during the...
View ArticleAROUND TINKER: Wildcatter Award
Allison Smith Allison Smith, 72nd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate Office, recently received a Wildcatter Award from 72nd ABW Commander Col. Christopher Azzano. Mrs. Smith has performed her court...
View Article552nd AMXS leads intramural bowling league
Chris Anderson of the 552nd AMXS Team 1 takes a practice roll Wednesday prior to the third week of competition in the Tinker AFB intramural bowling league. Anderson’s team was in second place after...
View ArticlePlay the Feud: Sign up ends at noon today
The top five answers are on the board and you’ll miss your chance to guess them if you don’t sign up to play Team Tinker Fabulous Feud by noon today. The annual event begins at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the...
View ArticleSpeaker to discuss teen dating violence with base parents
In observance of February’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Family Advocacy is teaming with several base and community agencies to present a program for parents of teens at two...
View ArticleCard carrying member
Tracey Thompson hands Lt. Col. Alan Priest, 513th Air Control Group, his new metro library card during a marketing event on Feb. 11 at the Tinker Exchange. Ms. Thompson, the assistant manager at the...
View ArticleHawks trounce Altus AFB twice
Despite the absence of two starters, the Tinker AFB men’s varsity basketball team grounded Altus AFB twice by double digits last Saturday. Tinker’s Hawks clobbered Altus by 15 points in the first game,...
View Article507th ARW welcomes new commander
Col. Brian S. Davis speaks to his family, distinguished guests and members of the 507th Air Refueling Wing during his assumption of command ceremony Feb. 8 here. Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr., 4th...
View ArticleTinker major earns ACC OPSEC award
Maj. Barry Ketchie An officer in the 552nd Air Control Wing takes his job seriously when it comes to operational security. As a result, Maj. Barry Ketchie, who works in the wing’s Plans and Programs...
View ArticleRefresher course for civilian supervisors available online
The Air Force Personnel Professional Development School, Eaker Center at Maxwell AFB, AL now offers the Civilian Supervisor Refresher Course (MAFHRMS420). This course was designed to meet the federal...
View ArticleOperation Fresh Start: Pitch the dip
Are you ready to step up to the plate? On Feb. 23, join the Health and Wellness Center and Quit Tobacco – Make Everyone Proud for the Great American Spit Out, and pitch the dip. By participating in...
View ArticleAir Force kicks off High Flyin’ BBQ Challenge
Be the next pit boss of the grill nation! Tell about your grilling skills in the Air Force High Flyin’ Challenge and say why your BBQ is the best in the Air Force. The contest consists of three...
View ArticleSenior Statesman Panel focuses on leadership
Col. Linda Hurry, deputy commander for Maintenance of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, responds to a question from the audience during the 2014 Logistics Officer Association/Air Force...
View ArticlePHOTO: Fabulous Feud winners
The Red Dragons celebrate their win during Team Tinker Fabulous Feud Feb. 21. The Dragons — Capt. Robert Smith, Master Sgt. Ben Kastama, Senior Airman Tom Nguyen, Senior Airman Kurt Smith and Airman...
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The 2014 Caring For People Forum organizers are looking for military, civilians, family members, reservists, teens, retirees and families with special needs to participate in this year’s Caring for...
View ArticlePHOTO: Turf’s up
Workers from RS Global are rolling out the turf on the Tinker football field this week. The project is expected to be complete as soon as the end of next week after the panels are laid out and sewn...
View Article2014 Air Force Hoops promotion begins Saturday
Get your game on by entering the Air Force Hoops game promotion from March 1 through April 7. The Air Force Hoops promotion is a free entertainment game with scratch-off tickets and QR Codes that are...
View ArticleOC-ALC signs partnership
From left, Steve Chong, 76th Commodities Maintenance Group pneudraulic technician; Tom Adair, 76th CMXG pneudraulic technician; Johnny Wolford, 76th CMXG work leader; Richard Criss, 76th CMXG shop...
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