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Nov. 21, 2018
Civilians take the oath

Everyone knows that uniformed service members raise their right hand and swear to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” but many are surprised to learn civilians do as well.New civilian employees are sworn in when they accept an appropriated fund civil servant position. “The
Nov. 21, 2018
Tinker’s Exceptional Family Member Program lifts up families with special needs

Active duty Team Tinker military families with a child with special needs have the opportunity to benefit from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Exceptional Family Member Program.Tinker Air Force Base’s EFMP coordinators Joshua Kever, 72nd Force Support Squadron, and Sharon Noones, 552nd Operations
Nov. 21, 2018
Tinker AFB awards haying lease, saves money

A new lease for baling hay on Tinker Air Force Base will save the Air Force about $10,000 annually — and the new lessee, conveniently, already works on base.Natural Resources Manager John Krupovage said Tim Case, a tool and die machinist with the 553rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron, was awarded a
Nov. 21, 2018
Airman convicted for drug use and fraudulent enlistment

On Oct. 16, a special court-martial convened at Tinker Air Force Base where Senior Airman V.K. pled guilty to one specification of wrongful use of marijuana, on divers occasions; one specification of wrongful use of Adderall; one specification of wrongful use of cocaine; and one specification of
Nov. 21, 2018
Prevent tree fires by watering often

Christmas trees are a staple for many during the holiday season. For traditionalists, the adventure of finding a fresh-cut tree and the wonderful smell of it are the ultimate way to complete the yule time experience. And all is great until your mischievous cat decides to wage war on the ornaments or
Nov. 20, 2018
Air Force Secretary announces Tinker home for B-21 Raider maintenance

Tinker Air Force Base has been selected as the maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider — a new Air Force bomber expected to be delivered in the mid-2020s.Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the decision Nov. 16 in a media opportunity at the base. She said Tinker AFB was selected because
Nov. 16, 2018
Photo: Members of 72nd Air Base Wing gather for Thanksgiving potluck feast and fellowship

Members of the 72nd Air Base Wing gathered together at the Tinker Chapel for a Thanksgiving potluck feast Nov. 13. 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication to the mission during the year and reminded them to look out for one another and be
Nov. 16, 2018
Students honor veterans

Members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron visited Tinker Elementary School’s gymnasium Nov. 9 for a Veterans Day assembly of students and faculty. The assembly was heldto honor those who have served and those currently serving in the Armed Forces. The students, comprised of pre-kindergarten
Nov. 16, 2018
Tinker AFB recognizes 4A technicians and Medical Service Corps Appreciation Week

Team Tinker’s 4A0, 4A1, 4A2 technicians and Medical Service Corps officers kicked off their annual “4A and MSC Appreciation Week” on Oct. 28.72nd Medical Group Administrator Lt. Col. Theodosia F. Hill, commander of the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, said MSC officers are professional healthcare
Nov. 16, 2018
Is your dietary supplement product on the OPSS High-Risk List?

A recent study found unapproved and potentially dangerous drugs in 746 dietary supplements. The Food and Drug Administration has a Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements resource, but within the Department of Defense, military service members and their families, healthcare providers and

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