Jan. 17, 2008 On a mission Tech. Sgt. Brandon Bowen, 72nd Medical Group, helps hand out food to refugees while on a humanitarian assistance mission. Sergeant Bowen is currently deployed with the Army in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Courtesy photo)
Jan. 15, 2008 Tinker residents meet their new community developer GMH, largest and most successful housing provider in DOD Tinker military members and their families attended a town hall meeting Tuesday at the Base Theater to learn more about plans for privatizing Tinker Air Force Base's military family housing and ask questions about how it will impact their lives. "You're going to get straight answers here," said
Jan. 15, 2008 Hatch Act Reminder: As political season heats up, know the rules A federal employee who forwards a humorous political e-mail from work criticizing a political candidate or cause may seem like a harmless morale booster. However, the law views this activity quite differently. Sending such an email could violate the Hatch Act, a law that restricts the political
Jan. 15, 2008 AFMC team wins ‘hazardous’ Air Force competition Undaunted by six realistic scenarios that tested their capabilities to respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare threats, the Air Force Material Command team of bioenvironmental engineering and emergency management professionals won the Air Force's 2nd annual Chemical,
Jan. 15, 2008 Christmas warmth, New Year needs In less than two months, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's Directorate of Information Technology had accumulated 75 boxes of necessary/desired items for service men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 30 OC-ALC/IT volunteers sorted the items, boxed them, filled out Customs
Jan. 11, 2008 Commander's Wildcatter Awards presented Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently awarded wing members with the Commander's Wildcatter Award. Maj. Gil Baker was awarded the Wildcatter Award for his work as the director of operations for the 72nd Operations Support Squadron. Maj. Baker is a superb commander, who
Jan. 11, 2008 General guidance on office snack bars Unofficial snack bars and coffee funds are a ubiquitous presence in offices and shops across the Air Force. When operated appropriately, these snack funds can be a convenient and useful amenity for unit personnel. When handled improperly, however, unofficial snack bars can run afoul of Air Force
Jan. 11, 2008 Fitness centers offer ways to keep resolutions At the start of the New Year, many people make resolutions to maintain healthier lifestyles. While most eventually abandon this resolution, the Tinker Fitness Centers are here to help people keep their New Year's resolutions this year. With a variety of free instructional classes, fitness