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  • Meet Tinker’s new kennel master: Sgt. Swann

    The 72nd Security Forces Squadron has a new kennel master. Tech. Sgt. James Swann recently took over the position and said he loves his job and his team. “It’s a good program we have here,” said Sergeant Swann. “We’re like brothers and sisters here. We work hard and help each other, even when we’re

  • AROUND TINKER: Teams show Wildcatter spirit

    The 72nd Air Base Wing knows how to put the “team” in Team Tinker. Two teams were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards from 72nd ABW Commander Col. Stephanie Wilson. The Tinker Chaplain Corps team has really shined this year through exceptional service and leadership to the Tinker community. 

  • Quest for Zero: Driving while wearing headphones is dangerous

    Among the many distractions vehicle drivers encounter on a daily basis — from eating a meal or reading to applying makeup or checking in on social media and texting — driving while wearing headphones or ear buds can extract very deadly ramifications for the driver, passengers and other fellow

  • Davis awarded Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

    For 15 months, Don Davis, deputy director for the Air Force Sustainment Center's Financial Management Directorate, managed the organization all by his lonesome prior to Eddie Lewis' arrival to Tinker Air Force Base earlier this year.During last week's AFSC staff meeting, Jeffrey Allen, AFSC

  • OC-ALC Workforce Development Program reaches milestone

    On Tuesday morning, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson recognized a pivotal point in the Maintenance Workforce Development Program maturation by congratulating Christina Johnson and Erin Marinko for being the first OC-ALC employees to complete all GS - (MWDP)

  • Col. Richard Land III takes command of the 552nd Operations Group

    Col. Richard Land III succeeded Col. Alain Poisson as commander of the 552nd Operations Group in a change of command ceremony held July 8.  Col. David Gaedecke, 552nd Air Control Wing commander, was the presiding officer for the ceremony.Prior to coming to the 552nd ACW, Colonel Land served as the

  • 960th AACS 'Vikings' celebrate unit's 15-year anniversary

    The 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron celebrated its 15-year anniversary July 1. The day was dedicated to celebrating the "Vikings" lineage, honoring its distinguished history and success in the future. Events kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the 960th AACS Heritage Room followed by

  • Nature’s hazards: Poisonous plants

    State parks and woodlands are favorite places for many people who enjoy outdoor activities. Unfortunately, contact with poisonous plants can make these outings a miserable experience.Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac all contain the plant oil urushiol, which can cause severe skin rash when any