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  • Civilian retirement tips

    Tinker Air Force Base civilians considering retirement have an advocate in Civilian Personnel Section, Peggy Gilliam, employee relations specialist. She’s with the 72nd Force Support Squadron and can provide limited information on available retirement benefits and options that may be available to

  • Donating annual leave helps civilian Tinker employees in need

    Team Tinker employees know that no one is immune to serious illness, disease or injury, or the possible need for time to care for a loved one facing the same. Tinker Air Force Base’s Human Resources Specialist, Kathye Michaelis, manages the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for the base’s civilian

  • Combined Federal Campaign wraps up

    After a year that brought many changes, the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign has come to an end. The campaign, which kicked off Oct. 16 ran for approximately two months, ending Jan. 12.Tinker raised $534,553, surpassing the expectations of CFC base representatives Capt. Samantha Davies, 72nd Force

  • DoD issues guidance for potential government shutdown

    The Defense Department has issued guidance to its military and civilian leadership on how to proceed if the federal government should shut down at midnight tonight, according to a memorandum from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan.

  • Winter preparedness, a good idea

    Winter weather preparation helps ensure the best possible outcome for dealing with the ice and snow that may still come our way in the next few months. It’s not too late to anticipate, both physically and mentally, for that possibility. Navigating Ice on FootIce and snow create a multitude of

  • Around Tinker

    Tinker Youth Center Sports PhysicalsSports physicals will be offered for youth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 20. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $15, and physicals are good for one year. For more information, call Taylor McClung, Youth Center sports director at

  • EAP, Worklife4You services a helpful resource for employees

    The Air Force launched the Federal Occupational Health's Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, and Worklife4You services on Oct. 1, 2017. These services are available to all civilian employees (appropriated and non-appropriated) and their families at no cost to the employee.

  • Education is driving force in Airman’s career

    A major benefit in joining the Air Force is having the opportunity to serve your nation while earning your degree. Not only are there opportunities to enter the Air Force at almost any educational level, joining the service helps you discover new skills, obtain a degree, learn to lead and take your