PHOTO: Base celebrates Arbor Day
To commemorate Tinker’s Arbor Day March 25, Natural Resources staff and volunteers from the Rose State College Tinker Federal Credit Union Civic Leaders group planted 100 Eastern Redbud trees in the area near Crutcho Creek. Planting the ceremonial tree are, from left, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker Installation Commander Col. Stephanie Wilson, Colton Sutton, Cathy Scheirman, 72nd ABW Civil Engineering Directorate, Treysa Jones, Brittany Kemp, Rebecca Stokes and Jaydon Robinson. During the event, Colonel Wilson read an excerpt of the proclamation she signed, “We all must preserve and protect our vital woodlands for future generations. Tinker AFB is committed to protecting the environment while providing world-class support and service to Department of Defense and Air Force warfighters worldwide.” (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)