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Dec. 5, 2017
New Oklahoma firearms law won’t apply on TAFB

While a new Oklahoma law went into effect Nov. 1 which authorizes active duty military members to carry handguns without a license, Tinker Air Force Base officials say the law will not apply while military members are on the installation.Under the new law, active duty members as well as those in the
Dec. 4, 2017
Bedrock of readiness: Air Force Medical Home improves access to care and supports Airmen readiness

Air Force Medical Home is a patient-centered, team-based approach to delivering primary care to patients at Air Force health facilities. As with all aspects of the Air Force Medical Service mission, maintaining Airmen’s medical readiness and optimizing performance is the highest priority. To achieve
Dec. 4, 2017
Tinker History: Cessna L-19 Bird Dog aircraft profile

The Cessna L-19 “Bird Dog” was a relatively simple, strut-braced, high-wing, single-engine aircraft mainly used by American forces in the observation and Forward Air Control mission. Bird Dog’s contributed significantly to the FAC and personnel rescue missions during the Vietnam War. The L-19 was a
Dec. 4, 2017
Bauer receives Civilian Personnel Achievement Award

Eberhard Bauer, right, 72nd Air Base Wing Plans and Program Office management analyst, is recognized for 20 years of civilian service along with a Civilian Personnel Achievement Award for his contributions on the Civilian Mentoring Council from Robert Sandlin, 72nd ABW director of staff, Nov. 28,
Dec. 1, 2017
Officials hold ceremony to bury Tinker Time Capsule

On an unusually warm Nov. 17, Team Tinker senior and civic leaders, airmen and civilians attended the burial ceremony of a time capsule to be opened in 2092 at Maj. Charles B. Hall Memorial Airpark.Col. Kenyon Bell, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, described the many commemorative special events that
Dec. 1, 2017
Dishing out thanks

Col. Kenyon K. Bell, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, serves up a plate of sliced ham to a customer while serving Thanksgiving meals in the Vanwey Dining Facility Nov. 23, 2017, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Bell was joined by other senior officer and enlisted leaders in the holiday tradition of
Nov. 29, 2017
Air Force Special Operations medics delivered care and rebuilt infrastructure after Caribbean hurricanes

In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Irma this September, disaster relief efforts mobilized across the Caribbean as soon as the storm returned to sea. Small teams of Air Force Special Operations medics from the 27th Special Operations Wing were among the first disaster relief teams on
Nov. 27, 2017
Air Force announces continuation pay rates

Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.
Nov. 22, 2017
Redesigned Deployment Processing Center saves time, money

A newly redesigned facility, which opened in June 2016, has better streamlined the deployment process and provided cost savings for the Air Force.Military personnel are subject to deployments, but civilian Airmen volunteer for deployments as well. With tremendous mission requirements to support for
Nov. 20, 2017
Good mental health critical to readiness

Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health

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