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Feb. 13, 2017
Biomedical Sciences Corps’ impact on base reaches deep

Many Team Tinker members may not immediately know what the Biomedical Sciences Corps is, but thousands of them have personally benefited from what the BSC does. In all, the Air Force Medical Service BSC encompasses physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, physician assistants, audiology, speech
Feb. 13, 2017
VPP inspectors in action

Rose Meyer, left, 72nd Force Support Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base Arts and Craft Center director, shows Kelly Hyatt, a Voluntary Protection Program inspector, data sheets for chemicals used within the facility during an inspection to ensure the workplace meets Occupational Safety and Health
Feb. 13, 2017
Tax help available via Tinker VITA program until April 14

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, organized by the base legal office, will be open through April 14. The VITA office is located in Bldg. 1, Door 3 on the west side of the building.
Feb. 13, 2017
Youth Center program reaccredited, perfect 100 percent compliance

The Tinker Youth Center's School Age Program was reaccredited Jan. 26 following a congressionally mandated inspection which was conducted by the Council of Accreditation (COA).
Feb. 13, 2017
Operation Supplement Safety: Choose dietary supplements wisely

The Department of Justice entered into a comprehensive agreement with GNC, a widely-known distributor of dietary supplements, seeking to reform the practice and usage of supplements. The announcement came long-overdue, as an investigation concluded that distributors were failing to ensure the safety
Feb. 13, 2017
72nd Med Group takes down Contracting in intramural basketball

The 72nd Med Group nearly blew a 13 half-time lead but held on to defeat Contracting 58-47, in a night of intramural action.
Feb. 13, 2017
Center offering new art classes

Is Pinterest your favorite pastime? Have you been searching the shelves aimlessly at stores looking for the perfect decorations for your home or office? Well look no further! Tinker Arts & Crafts has the perfect solution. The conclusion of winter break brought some exciting new things to the Force
Feb. 9, 2017
AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze

The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 3, 2017
Tinker kicks off diamond anniversary with luncheon

Phil Tinker, grandson of Maj. Gen. Clarence Tinker, Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, and Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation enjoy the festivities of Tinker’s 75th Anniversary kickoff luncheon Jan. 30 at the Tinker Club. This was
Feb. 3, 2017
AFSC Director awarded Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive

Jeffrey Allen, executive director of the Air Force Sustainment Center receives a letter from Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command from Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, commander AFSC on Mr. Allen’s award for the 2016 Presidential Rank award of Meritorious Executive. The letter was

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