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  • TINKER HISTORY: Douglas IM-99 BOMARC missile

    The Boeing/Michigan Aeronautical Research Center IM-99A/B BOMARC missile was the world’s first ground-based long-range, anti-aircraft missile and the only anti-aircraft missile ever operated by the U.S. Air Force. The missile was supersonic capable and equipped with a 7-10 kiloton nuclear warhead.

  • Continuous Energy Improvement to benefit OC-ALC paint operations

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is using the Art of the Possible to engineer major improvements for two of its largest energy-consuming operations. The energy-efficiency projects will target Bldg. 3225, a hangar where overhauled aircraft get new paint jobs, and Bldg. 3228, where paint is

  • How to take measure, literally, of your retirement

    One of the ways Andrea Perkins emphasizes how important it is to think about and plan for military retirement ASAP is by handing out tape measures.Ms. Perkins, the lead community readiness consultant with the Airman and Family Readiness Center, recently used the exercise in two Tinker AFB town hall

  • Tinker conducts severe weather, active shooter exercises

    Airman Ryan Kalugdan and Staff Sgt. Chris Hansen, both with the 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Center, issued weather warnings, watches and advisories base wide throughout the day during Tinker’s annual natural disaster exercise Feb. 27. The weather center continuously monitors local and

  • VQ-7 upsets MXS 1

    In the last week of regular season intramural hoops, the Navy’s VQ-7 topped MXS 1, 59-51.The first half showed no considerably dominant play by either squad, but the Navy picked up the pace and momentum in the last few minutes before the buzzer.The maintenance squadron had the first possession,

  • Tinker spring break deals

    Get ready for a week of spring break specials. Starting March 13, Tinker will be going wild with deals and activities for youth of all ages.The Spring Break Movie Marathon will kick off the fun. Visit the Tinker Auditorium Monday through Friday for this year’s most popular films. Start the week by

  • Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 12-18

    The 72nd Medical Group is gearing up for Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 12-18. Sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation, this week is a time to recognize our commitment to patient safety and to promote awareness among our staff, patients, and community. The theme for the week is

  • 552nd ACW Airmen serve as judges for inventor's exposition

    Capt. Jeremy, 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron, listens as a student inventor explains his idea for alternative energy during the 28th annual Oklahoma Student Inventors Exposition held at Rose State College, Feb. 28. More than 20 members of the 552nd Air Control Wing volunteered to serve as

  • 72nd Air Base Wing Civilian Mentoring Program, promoting development

    The 72nd Air Base Wing held a civilian mentor and mentee meet and greet session Feb. 24. The session culminated a year of mentoring and professional development events through the wing’s civilian mentoring program, which launched in January 2016. The program was developed as a result of feedback

  • Prescription transfers: avoiding hiccups

    Tinker Air Force Base is its own entity as it pertains to hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. Unlike other nationwide chain hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, the Department of Defense does not have a database which holds patients’ full information. In a military lifestyle when you move from base to