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  • Someday is today: let’s quit

    The time has come! November is Tobacco Cessation Month and Nov. 21 is the Great American Smokeout. Now is the perfect time to prepare to quit. Change does not happen overnight or even with one try. To increase your chances of quitting tobacco and/or nicotine products, make sure you’re prepared and

  • Safe vehicles aid drivers in hazardous weather

    Fall brings a change in the weather and provides a reminder of upcoming holiday travels, which highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance for safety both on and off base.Steve Serrette, occupational safety manager, 72nd Air Base Wing, said that poor visibility and wet driving conditions are

  • Is the State Constitutional Carry allowed on Tinker AFB?

    On Feb. 27, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Constitutional Carry into state law, effective Nov. 1.Although eligible citizens and military members will be allowed to carry firearms without a permit within the state of Oklahoma; this state law does not supersede federal laws regarding firearms on

  • Photo: Seeing outside the box, saving millions for DLA

    William Willis, an employee with New View Oklahoma, paints a final finish on a cardboard box to be refurbished and reused. New View Oklahoma has saved the Defense Logistics Agency $22.4 million since 2012 with their refurbishment of wood and cardboard boxes. As an Ability One affiliate agency, New

  • Military Retiree News

    I hope you were able to be with us on Nov. 2 for our annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day. We had 300 folks who came and shared the day with us. We will very soon begin planning Retiree Day 2020, which will be held the first Saturday in November, so mark your calendars to attend. Our Retiree

  • Photo: Special day of appreciation

    72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Erb chatted with a retired veteran during the Retiree Appreciation Day at the Tinker Auditorium Nov. 2. The two-part event began at the Base Chapel with information booths from on and off-base agencies. Offices from the 72nd Medical Group were

  • Weighing in on diabetes prevention

    With an estimated 12.7% of Oklahoma’s adult population diagnosed with diabetes (excluding prediabetes and gestational diabetes) according to the United Health Foundation, the Sooner State ranks 8th worst in the nation for its diabetes rate.Among Airmen at Tinker Air Force Base, diabetes isn’t the

  • Veteran remembers and honors comrades in arms

     The Vietnam War was a long conflict beginning in 1955 and ending in 1975 that centered around the United State’s mission to subvert the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Throughout the conflict, the Republic of South Vietnam Arm Force (VN) and American military forces worked together to thwart

  • Photo: Innovators present cash-saving ideas

    Brandon Columbus and Jesus Corona, 76th Maintenance Support Group, brief the business impact of a water jet stripper during a cost effective readiness meeting Oct. 23. Several innovations were presented from each group within the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, with briefers highlighting the

  • Tricare Open Season continues through Dec. 9

    Tricare Open Season begins on Nov. 11 and a town hall was held in the Tinker Event Center on Nov. 5 to answer questions about enrolling, as well as recent changes being made to the Air Force medical system.  Open Season is a time for all eligible non-active duty service members to enroll in or