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  • New program provides training for "portable" career

    Sandra Brasfield said for as long as she could remember, she's wanted to be a registered nurse. Heather Gardner said she wants a career in the health care field, too. Through Tinker's new certified nursing assistant training program, both Air Force wives are one step closer to achieving their

  • EN announces quarterly awards

    Employee of the Quarter Ciria Henry is a management analyst in the Operations Branch. Ms. Henry serves as program coordinator/manager of the military personnel program administration and unit deployment for the Engineering and Technical Management Directorate. Over the past year, she has taken on

  • Vance Gate to remain open until Sept.

    Vance Gate was originally scheduled to close July 26, but now will remain open until Sept. 8 when it will be closed for construction until Jan. 19. Vance Gate along Sooner Road will close for nearly five months while construction of a final denial barrier system is installed. The delay is due to

  • Team Tinker PRIDE

    Prevent Substance Related Incidents · Physically: Make our bodies well and free from substances which can cause harm to it. · Emotionally: Not using substances to cope (have healthier coping mechanisms) · Socially: All have a Wingman to promote healthy social interactions and supportive networks

  • Lean Ones on top

    The 448th Lean Ones are the team winners for week nine of the Tinker Lean Challenge. Team members are: Pete Wolters, Lavisa Purify, Cindy Cuauffiel and Regina Houze. Other teammates are Mike Friday and Chris Carrero. The team combined to lose 1.3 pounds, shed .19 body mass index and earn 24,000

  • 552nd ACW Airmen recognized at World Cup of Softball

    Eleven deserving Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing were recognized Friday night during the KFC World Cup of Softball for their excellent commitment and service to the wing and the U.S. Air Force. Col. Scott Forest, 552nd ACW vice commander, was invited to throw the first pitch of the game as

  • Team Tinker readies for Air Force Marathon

    Tinker officials organizing a base team for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon are looking for more participants. "We are looking for a greater contingent of runners to participate in this year's event," said Erik Jones, Team Tinker organizer. "Our representation from Team Tinker was outstanding. We

  • Nordiques catch Sharks

    The Tinker Nordiques notched their fifth consecutive win and remained unbeaten in their last six contests with a 6-5 victory over the Sharks in Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League Division II action July 26 at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Nordiques got off to a quick start in the first period, scoring

  • Nordiques win streak alive at 5 with 5-2 victory

    The Tinker Nordiques hockey club continued winning with a dominant team performance by defeating the Fighting Beavers 5-2 at the Blazers Ice Centre on July 19. "Our team is really starting to play as a well-oiled machine throughout the middle part of the season," said James McCarron, Tinker