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  • 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

  • Airmen to graduate Nov. 7 from Community College of the Air Force

    The United States Air Force has always recognized the positive effects of education on Air Force personnel and continually establishes various programs to meet the needs of the Air Force, its personnel and society as a whole.One of the most notable programs is the Community College of the Air Force.

  • Airmen and Sailors graduate from Tinker Airman Leadership School

    Thirty-five Airmen and two Sailors recently graduated from Tinker’s Airman Leadership School. Graduates are: 138th Logistics Readiness Squadron - Air National GuardSenior Airman Katelyn Carlisle 552nd Air Control Networks SquadronSenior Airman Lawrence Corson        Senior Airman Sean

  • 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 the 72nd Air Base Wing IG Office,

  • Health Beat: Vaccines save lives, get your flu shot

    With winter weather approaching, members of Team Tinker are being encouraged to get their annual flu vaccine.“Historically, the new flu vaccine comes out in August and the way the DOD handles it is by distributing it to the people who are deployed first, then the other people overseas like European