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  • Year-end town hall updates residents

    The final town hall of the year was held in the Tinker Auditorium on Dec. 3 with 72nd Airbase Wing Commander Col. Paul Filcek and Balfour Beatty Communities leadership providing updates in base housing remediation and addressing housing concerns from residents.“Trust will only be restored with real

  • Natural Resources sticking up for trees

    The Natural Resources Office at Tinker Air Force Base is working to bring back the tree canopy that has been drastically shrinking over the past decade.Tinker’s once robust tree population was significantly impacted after an ice storm in 2007 left 1,300 trees destroyed. “In the course of 13 years,

  • Shuttle services resumed

    For the first time since 2013, Tinker Air Force Base shuttle services resumed operation. As of Nov. 1, all base personnel have a new functional and convenient transportation method around the installation.Operated by the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Ground Transportation Flight, the shuttle

  • Health Beat: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

    As we continue to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, the importance of driving sober is something to be kept at the forefront. Driving while under the influence can cost Airmen’s lives and careers. In 2018 alone, Oklahoma saw 375 vehicle-related deaths caused by impaired driving.

  • Finding support for holiday stressors

    This holiday season, Tinker Air Force Base’s Civilian Personnel Office is encouraging Federal civilian employees to reach out to the Employee Assistance Program for resources and support if they feel the weight of stressful situations negatively impacting them.While the holiday season is usually a

  • Photos: Tinker’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

    72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Paul Filcek took assistance from a number of Tinker's youth to light the giant Christmas tree in front of the Tinker Youth Center during the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Highlights of the event included Santa, along with holiday and cartoon characters

  • Photo: Holiday gift-wrapping station available

    Senior Amn. Audrey Gates, 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, wraps a gift at the Tinker Main Exchange Dec. 2. The Tinker Air Force Sergeants Association Gerrity Chapter 985 is heading up the station by the Food Court to take care of all of your holiday gift-wrapping needs through Dec. 24. Hours for

  • Air Force Housing Helpline Connects Residents to the Support They Seek

    Since its launch in May 2019, Air Force Housing Helpline has been helping residents resolve concerns with Air Force privatized and government housing. AFCEC's Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established 1-800-482-6431 as 24-hour helpline to

  • Expanding on Oklahoma’s Aerospace Education

    With the need for a new generation of professional maintainers at Tinker Air Force Base, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex’s Workforce Development Office has developed an outreach program that is spreading the word about career opportunities at Tinker Air Force Base.Targeting schools and

  • Read the label, set a safer table

    Thanksgiving is a time to be around loved ones, watch football and eat delicious food. However, unsafe handling of or under-cooking your food items can cause a foodborne illness. Here are some tips to consider while preparing, cooking and handling the leftovers of your Thanksgiving Day