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Nov. 21, 2023
Keeping the prairie alive: Natural resources team provides restoration workshops

The 72nd Civil Engineering Natural Resources Team designed and hosted a native prairie restoration workshop at Tinker Air Force Base on Nov. 3.For more than 20 years, Tinker AFB has been successfully converting urban turfgrass spaces to native mixed grass prairie. This workshop aims to share native
Aug. 14, 2023
Official Tinker Air Force Base mascot ‘Tink’ aims to educate and inspire

Tinker Air Force Base and its off-base community may notice a new team member visiting schools, parades and other local gatherings. Tinker Air Force Base’s official mascot ‘Tink’ was unveiled recently with its main mission to assist with community outreach and inspire Oklahomans to be interested in
April 12, 2023
Air Force helps protect more than 100 threatened, endangered ‘neighbors’

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Air and Space Forces families have many unique and interesting neighbors from the big ones with fur and scales to the tiny ones with claws and strange teeth. Humans share the Earth with nearly 8 million animal species. Luckily for military families, many of
Jan. 14, 2023
VQ-3 Sailors help Oklahoma community

Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) 3 Sailors volunteered to help feed hungry children in the community at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Volunteer Center Jan. 14, as part of a monthly VQ-3 Power Plant Work Center initiative. Sailors joined the assembly line at the local food bank, contributing their
Nov. 20, 2022
Fall Into Winter Safely

As the Fall season’s display of yellow to orange splendor fades, Winter weather moves in, and an impressive range of potential hazards are introduced. From difficulties associated with driving on snow and ice to flying layovers, this holiday season reminds us that off-duty activities such as holiday
Sept. 12, 2022
DoD prohibited substances: Marijuana, CBD, and Hemp

The use of marijuana and marijuana-related substances is prohibited by all military service members (Active Duty, Reservist, and Guard members) and Department of Defense civilian employees.
Feb. 1, 2022
Refurbished Tinker Gate brings improved safety, security

After 11 months of upgrades, Tinker Air Force Base’s main gate has reopened to traffic, boasting a number of safety and security improvements. The $3.4 million project was completed early, easing access for the thousands of vehicles that transit the gate every week, part of a process to bring
Jan. 19, 2022
Air Force propulsion leader highlights priorities and successes

Since taking over as director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, in July of 2020, John Sneden and his team have been at the forefront of efforts to modernize the propulsion systems that power U.S. Air Force aircraft.
Oct. 18, 2021
76th SWEG team takes the lead in Air Force high profile research project

The 76th Software Engineering Group has a few highly specialized and advanced teams working on cutting edge technologies and advancements for the Air Force. One of those teams is Xanatos Gambit, a team of eight individuals who are making big splashes in the field of embedded development and hardware
July 26, 2021
Forum features Sustainment Center updates

Attendees of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Forum luncheon received updates on Air Force Sustainment Center mission sets and initiatives from AFSC Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland July 21.

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