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  • Base releases notice of opportunity for logistics complex ESPC

    The Defense Logistics Agency recently released a notice of opportunity for an energy savings performance contract, or ESPC, for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.The notice invites the 16 energy service companies, or ESCOs, that are currently qualified by the

  • Captain journeys back to Vietnam in one LEAP

    Born and raised in Vietnam until he was 15, Capt. Thomas Pham joined the Air Force in 2004 with hopes of one day using his native language fluency on behalf of his adopted nation.So when the Air Force's Language Enabled Airman Program began, Captain Pham "leaped" at the chance. LEAP seeks Airmen

  • Shine the Light: Nutrition

    Spring is finally here and now is the best time to include colorful fruits and vegetables on your plate. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that half of your plate should come from fruits and vegetables.Despite these recommend-ations, families often find it hard to get their

  • Tinker named Tree City USA for 22nd year

    For the past 22 years, Tinker Air Force Base has been recognized as a Tree City USA.Part of the requirements of being a Tree City USA is holding an Arbor Day celebration. Col. Christopher Azzano, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, proclaimed March 27 as Arbor Day at Tinker. To

  • AGE Airmen keep aircraft aloft

    It's the minute details of tasks that make what Airmen do so vital to accomplishing their missions. For the Aerospace Ground Equipment flight, these details have a profound impact on flightline operations each day."We support, maintain and repair aerospace ground equipment," said Staff Sgt.

  • NFL great tackles mental health issue during Tinker visit

    Former NFL running back Herschel Walker knows how to overcome obstacles.To defeat a stutter early in life, he repeatedly practiced reading aloud in front of a mirror. Although the stutter had nothing to do with his smarts, he became an "A" student to boot.When University of Georgia football coach

  • Tinker acquires land for KC-46A Pegasus maintenance

    Tinker Air Force Base officials announced Wednesday the acquisition of 158 acres of land on the southwest side of the base to stand up a depot maintenance facility for the Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus.The land purchase was made possible through a joint

  • Intermittent trail closure for safety improvements

    Base personnel and visitors enjoying Tinker's Urban Greenway Trail system could find small portions of the trail intermittently closed from Dec. 15 through the first two weeks of January. To ensure trail user safety while tree masticating operations take place; bikers, runners and walkers could

  • Restored deck and boardwalk dedicated

    Base leaders on Wednesday thanked the more than 50 Team Tinker volunteers who helped restore a dilapidated deck and boardwalk closed for years as a safety hazard.After a demolition and rebuilding, the tree-shaded deck and bow-shaped walkway next to Prairie Pond along the Scissortail Trail now