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  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Family Advocacy

    Family Advocacy offers monthly services available to anyone with access to Tinker. These programs are held in the Family Advocacy office, Bldg 5801, unless otherwise noted.    To enroll, or for more information, call 734-4390. All the following services are available to anyone who can access Tinker.

  • Chaplain's Corner: God's clinic

    One of the four engines of wellness is spiritual wellness. Many times, we try to find where we stand in our spiritual journey. No doubt we try to live lives that conform to our core values, but do they reflect our spirituality? A brief illustration about God's clinic can help us explore where we

  • Chapel happenings

    The Tinker Chapel, Bldg. 5701, is at 6170 Arnold St. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For emergencies, call the Tinker Command Post at 739-2171.    Catholic events: For information on Catholic events, call Judy Taylor or Peg Hutchinson at 734-4189.    Protestant events: The Protestant Men of the

  • Cute Kid of the Month

    The 72nd Services Division holds a monthly "Cute Kid" photograph contest.    Children up to 14 years whose parents are Tinker Air Force Base employees or retirees are eligible for this contest. Children of 72nd SVS employees are not eligible. Entries are due by the 15th of the month and the child's