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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
Nov. 16, 2018
How to determine if you have the flu

During this time of year, it isn’t unusual for people to say they think they have the flu, but the Medical Director of the Pediatric Clinic Dr. (Capt.) Jefferie Wilson, 72nd Medical Operations Squadron, wants Team Tinker to know many respiratory viruses can mimic the actual flu.“These respiratory
Nov. 16, 2018
Selling Tinker’s harvested timber pays off

Tinker Air Force Base Natural Resources Program Manager John Krupovage and Natural Resources Technician Donna Nolan with the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate believe “waste not, want not” when it comes to harvesting timber from the trees that have been removed or fallen on base.Instead of sending
Nov. 16, 2018
76th PMXG winning pumpkin has eye for detail

Carving a pumpkin can be a challenge. First coming up with an idea, then actually being able to get that idea stenciled onto a round, bumpy surface and being patient enough to carve the fine details you envisioned. With skilled and steady hands, Misha Hennigh and her co-workers of the 548th
Nov. 14, 2018
AFMC unleashes $4.6 million in FY18 Squadron Innovation Funds

When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein asked leaders to “unleash the brilliance in our Airmen,” Air Force Materiel Command answered the call, executing more than $4.6 million in Squadron Innovation Funds in fiscal year 2018.
Nov. 13, 2018
LCBP provides enterprise opportunities to lead, learn

The Logistics Career Broadening Program offers company grade logistics officers the opportunity gain leadership skills and experience in depot, supply, sustainment and development missions through a two-year rotation at an air or defense logistics center. Officers are embedded within the

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