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  • New 513th ACG commander is familiar face

    The new commander of the 513th Air Control Group may be new to the position, but he's no stranger to Tinker Air Force Base or the 513th ACG.   Col. John E. Trnka Jr. officially took command of the 513th during a change of command ceremony on July 15, replacing outgoing commander Col. Gregory

  • New dietitian uses passion as her weapon to battle bulge

    She's been there. She's done that. She knows exactly what she's talking about.   She's Wendi Knowles, the Health and Wellness Center's newest registered dietitian. Since arriving in May, and receiving counseling credentials earlier this month, Ms. Knowles has taken on a full workload aiding military

  • A ‘Spectacular September’ is in store for Tinker

    Football season is back in full swing and the kids are back in school, but September promises to be even more spectacular given two key "wellness" events scheduled throughout the month.   You absolutely do not want to miss either Sept. 12 or Sept. 22, so please read on for more details. As you work

  • Tinker FCC provider named best in command

    Constance "Becci" Roe has been selected as the 2007 Air Force Materiel Command Provider of the Year.   Ms. Roe has the distinction of being the only Tinker Family Child Care provider to be named Provider of the Year both in 2003 and 2006. She is also the only Department of Human Services contracted

  • Tinker Rangers fall to Team Dynasty 9-5

    The Tinker Rangers' regular season in the National Adult Baseball Association ended with a 9-5 loss to Team Dynasty Aug. 22 at Lake Hefner Park.   The Rangers got off to a quick start scoring a run in the bottom of the first inning. Stephen Escalante singled sharply into right field to get the

  • Intramural volleyball: Leaping Lizards jump to victory over 963rd AACS

    Leaping Lizards, two-time defending intramural volleyball base champions, continued their quest for a third consecutive title with a double match victory over the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron Aug. 22 at the Gerrity Fitness Center.   The Lizards won 25-10, 25-9, 25-13 and 25-17.   Chris Hill

  • Tinker golf season comes to a close with a champion

    The Tinker golf season came to a close last week when the club champion was crowned.    he 2007 Club Championship, held Aug. 25 and 26, was divided into two flights -- championship and first. Both flights had a myriad of competitive golfers trying to gain the top prize.   After the first round was

  • Modern Leaning techniques praised

    Team Tinker welcomed Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, to Tinker AFB for a two-day visit of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, which was structured around his three focus areas: mission, people and continuous process improvement.   Gen. Carlson emphasized how AFMC is

  • September is National Cholesterol Education Month

    Sadly, many people don't know what their cholesterol level is.   Unfortunately, here at Tinker Air Force Base, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) is the leading disease processed among our beneficiaries.   If you are between the ages of 40-65 and do not know your own cholesterol levels, request a

  • Airmen gather at AFSA Conference

    Issues facing enlisted Airmen was the focus of this year's Air Force Sergeants Association conference Aug. 19 in Orlando, Fla.   Major command chief master sergeants, former chief master sergeants of the Air Force, first sergeants, career enlisted advisors and other non-commissioned officers from