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Feb. 22, 2018
Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare

The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.
Feb. 21, 2018
Base Operating Status to remain closed; essential personnel only

Due to inclement weather, the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander will continue the base closure to include 3rd (grave) shift on Wednesday evening through 1st (day) shift on Thursday, Feb. 22. Although the base remains closed, essential personnel ARE required to report for duty as scheduled. Road and
Feb. 21, 2018
Successful tele-genetics pilot makes genetic counseling easily accessible

A new telehealth program is expanding access to expert genetic counseling by making it available remotely, connecting families with trained genetic specialists who can help interpret their results.
Feb. 21, 2018
“I wanted my life back” – An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

A mysterious pain in Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden’s right foot led to years of pain, uncertainty, and a life-changing decision that proved to be the best one he ever made. Caden’s recovery and return to active duty reinforces the Air Force Medical Service’s commitment to its Airmen and
Feb. 21, 2018
INCLEMENT WEATHER EARLY RELEASE

Due to inclement weather, the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander has authorized early dismissal for Day Shift (1st shift) and the base will be closed for Swing Shift (2nd shift) beginning immediately. Base operating status will be updated later this evening prior to grave shift.Liberator and Eaker Gates
Feb. 21, 2018
Base Operating Status, Feb. 21 - Remains OPEN

The operating status for Tinker Air Force Base for Wednesday, Feb. 21 remains "OPEN". Although liberal leave HAS NOT been authorized, supervisors will consider the individual situations of their employees when making individual leave decisions. Tinker officials will continue to monitor the weather
Feb. 20, 2018
Unseen threads run through historic career

A background which includes threads of both typical and atypical events, led to the appointment of Col. Robert Marks, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Surgeon General Command Surgeon, as the first male general officer, as well as the first male chief nurse of the Air Force Medical Corps.
Feb. 19, 2018
Off-base traffic signal light outage impacts base

Due to a vehicle hitting a signal control cabinet, the off-base traffic lights are out at 29th and Air Depot and the I-40 off-ramps. This is north of the base near the Tinker Main (BX/Commissary) Gate. Stop signs have been placed in the area. Recommend all motorists use extreme caution in this
Feb. 19, 2018
First command-wide exercise of 2018 ends, identifies key lessons

Highlights of the week-long exercise that concluded throughout Air Force Materiel Command Feb. 2, 2018.
Feb. 14, 2018
Air Force expands virtual appointments

The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person.

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