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Oct. 1, 2018
Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.
Oct. 1, 2018
Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency

The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Sept. 28, 2018
Departing command chief calls for focus on commonalities, shared experiences

Chief Master Sgt. Jason France is departing AFMC in September, 2018 to assume the command senior enlisted leader position at U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. A 29-year Airman, France began his career as a military working dog handler before transitioning into leadership
Sept. 28, 2018
Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere

As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.
Sept. 28, 2018
Former Tinker AFB ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Marcketa Godbehere tours base

A World War II “Rosie the Riveter” who repaired aircraft at Tinker Field (now Tinker Air Force Base) during the early 1940s, Marcketa “Mickey” Godbehere, 94, recently received the red-carpet treatment by Team Tinker during her visit to the base.Flanked by her niece, Winona Simmons, a THDR/CE
Sept. 19, 2018
“Leave it better than you found it” 72nd Air Base Wing Commander sets sights on priorities

Col. Kenyon Bell took command of the 72nd Air Base Wing more than a year ago.Looking to build off of a fast-paced and productive first year as commander, Bell reflects on the past year and lessons learned as he sets key initiatives and priorities for today, and well in to the future. Hit the ground
Sept. 18, 2018
Center showcases innovation efforts

The Air Force Sustainment Center is setting the pace in many areas of efficiency and innovation, according to Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. Roper saw AFSC processes in action when he visited AFSC headquarters Sept. 13.“This is the
Sept. 17, 2018
552nd ACW supports Hurricane Florence relief efforts

An E-3 Sentry aircraft from the 552nd Air Control Wing’s 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron launched out of Tinker Air Force Base Saturday morning in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts. The aircraft, with a crew of 19, will be on station for an extended period flying off the coast of
Sept. 14, 2018
Tinker AFB Airmen return from competitions

Two Airmen are back at Tinker Air Force Base following brief sabbaticals to compete in the U.S. Armed Forces Sports competitions.2nd Lt. Markez Davis, an interim military personnel flight chief in the 72nd Force Support Squadron, competed with the rugby team, which took second place to the Army
Sept. 14, 2018
76th SMXG integrates online teaching tool, saving millions

In 2014, Tinker Air Force Base’s 76th Software Maintenance Group experienced increased growth in manpower leading to an all-time high in the need for classroom training requirements.The challenge was that traditional classroom training costs could range up to nearly $1,700 per person, depending on

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