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  • 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

  • Chief Guiterrez honored for volunteer service

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jesse Guiterrez gives one reason why he has volunteered at Tinker Air Force Base for more than 20 years."Payback," he said. "The military's been kind to me, so it's a good chance to say thanks to the military. I'm paying it back."Chief Guiterrez was honored Tuesday during

  • JA extends hours for legal assistance during July, August

    The 72nd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate is offering extended legal assistance appointments on Mondays to better serve the active duty members of Tinker. The trial times will be from 5 to 7 p.m. during the months of July and August.Legal assistance attorneys can help with personal legal matters

  • Quest for zero - Learning water safety helps keep children alive

    Approximately 10 people die every day in the United States from drowning, which ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States.Two out of those 10 deaths are typically children aged 14 or younger.  Though there has been a slight decrease (11 percent nationwide) in

  • 72nd OSS wins 1, drops 1, vs. CMMXS

    The 72nd OSS Thunderhawks came from behind and finished decisively to claim a 19-11 win over the 551st Commodities Maintenance Support Squadron in the first game of a doubleheader July 7.CMMXS blasted off to sizeable lead at first bat with a combination of seven singles and two doubles. CMMXS loaded

  • QA: Partners in Production

    Quality Assurance inspectors in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex are taking strides to help the Air Force save money by becoming partners in production with workers on the shop floors and the flight line. This partnership is maximizing workflow, reducing discrepancies while increasing

  • Exercise brings readiness into focus

    Over 1,100 Citizen Airmen of the 507th Air Refueling Wing here came together for an intense five-day exercise here June 1-5 in order to evaluate the wing’s operational readiness, with emphasis on the wing’s nuclear support and deterrence mission.

  • AROUND TINKER: Diamond Sharp Airman

    Tech. Sgt. Rowena EnnisUnit: 72nd Dental SquadronDuty title: NCOIC, Records and ReceptionTime in service: 16 years, 2 monthsSergeant Ennis deserves the Diamond Sharp Award for her demonstrated dedication to the mission, community support and leadership. As the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of