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  • 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

  • Tinker’s disaster preparedness tested during Terrorist Week

    Tinker Air Force Base’s first responders and community partners had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills during three drills hosted by the Inspector General’s Office earlier this month as part of the office’s Terrorist Week exercises. Overseen and organized by Tinker’s IG Office, each

  • Halloween Safety tips to maximize trick-or-treating fun

    While Halloween is an enjoyable family tradition for many Tinkerites, safety is an important element to consider for all on Tinker Air Force Base as children are out seeking treats during the designated 5-7 p.m. trick-or-treating time.Children may be on the lookout for ghosts, ghouls and goblins,

  • Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

    In continuing with the message of “Own IT.  Secure IT.  Protect IT.” for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this article will address reducing mission cyber risks by protecting information. “Airmen are constant targets for cybersecurity attacks by criminal actors and adversaries at home and at