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  • Protect yourself from viruses

    The Center for Disease Control says that an estimated 19 million cases of flu have been reported for the 2019-20 U.S. flu season including 180,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths.The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the

  • Mechanic recognized for extinguishing blaze

    A pneudraulic systems mechanic was recognized with an Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal on Jan. 30 for putting out a fire last year in Tinker Air Force Base’s Constant Speed Drive Test Bay.Last January when an arc flash caused a sudden fire on a constant speed drive test stand, Scott

  • Get more and better quality sleep for your health

    Getting more and better quality sleep can be beneficial on multiple health fronts.“Insufficient sleep can decrease the immune system’s ability to be as strong as it should to fight common illnesses such as head colds and other viruses,” said Dr. Nathan Samras, a primary care physician at the

  • Take a run to remember

    Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, marathons can serve as a goal to build your skills or a challenge that encourages you to push beyond your current ability.With the Air Force’s consistent emphasis on fitness, marathons and the accompanying preparations can provide a way to help

  • Five decades of Okie history now available

    The 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs office here, scanned and digitally archived more than 30 years of unit newspapers and made them available to the public on the unit’s official website in January of this year.

  • Tricare prescription coverage changes for beneficiaries

    The 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy has seen some changes over the past year, one of the most notable changes are the availability of certain medications in the pharmacy.With this change, there are certain non-formulary medications that the pharmacy is no longer carrying.“There are certain medications

  • Tinker assists Metro Tech in mass casualty exercise

    The Metro Technology Center in Oklahoma City holds a mass casualty exercise for their health careers students with the participation of high school students across the metro annually. This year however, they had some assistance from volunteers from Tinker Air Force Base.“We brought roughly 70

  • Take action for teen dating violence

    This is the 10th year that Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month has been observed in February and this year’s theme, Action into Outrage, calls on parents and teens to be aware of the signs of dating abuse in order to help stop it.According to the Center for Disease Control and

  • Extra security measures keeping Tinker safe

    The Department of Defense and U.S. Northern Command have directed additional force protection measures at military bases across NORTHCOM, which has caused some noticeable backups at Tinker Air Force Base gates.“Tinker has been directed to implement some Force Protection measures as random