Female MWD handlers have a special bond

More and more jobs in the Air Force are opening up to women. One such job is with the security forces K9 teams.There are three women dog handlers in Tinker's 72nd Security Forces Squadron. Staff Sgt. Teofila Ochoa-Hudson, Senior Airman Brianna Krayenhagen and Senior Airman Meredith Jordan, though

AROUND TINKER: Two Wildcatters honored with commander’s awards

Capt. Tyler Kaido has been with the 72nd Air Base Wing Legal Office since November 2013, serving as the chief of General Law, chief of Adverse Actions and now chief of Military Justice. During his time here, Captain Kaido has seamlessly transitioned from a first term JAG to a seasoned legal adviser.

Around Tinker: Engineers support STEM Education

Engineers and scientists from Tinker Air Force Base recently volunteered their time to serve as judges at Oklahoma's Regional Future City Competition in support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education outreach. The Future City Competition is a project-based learning experience where

PHOTO: Tips for teens

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt set for March 26

The Tinker Youth Center's Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt is happening March 26 and is sure to be hip hoppity fun for all.The event will take place at the base soccer field, located across from Tinker Lanes and next to the Tinker Library. More than 20,000 eggs will be scattered throughout the fields, giving

PHOTO: Intramural hoops

Hawks return to Gerrity this weekend/Sports Shorts

The base's varsity basketball team will take on two Air Force squads this weekend in the Tinker Hawks' last home stands of the season.The Hawks play Saturday and Sunday against the McConnell AFB, Kan., Tornadoes and the Whiteman AFB, Mo., team. Three games, which are free for spectators, will be

ACC chief impressed with Tinker Airmen

Air Combat Command's top enlisted Airman visited with hundreds of the more than 4,000 members of the 552nd Air Control Wing last week.Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald said he was impressed with Tinker Air Force Base's Airmen and operations he encountered in the four-day tour Feb. 22 to

AtHoc system capabilities expanded at Tinker

Tinker Air Force Base's emergency mass notification system recently upgraded a possibly life-saving capability to warn personnel about military-related active shooter incidents within a 100-mile radius of the base.  The Advanced Technology Helping Organizations Communicate (AtHoc), Emergency Mass

Spring softball gearing up

Get a head start on spring softball by signing up your team ASAP.Intramural play is tentatively set to begin April 4. Team entries are due by 6 p.m. March 18.The competition and fun is open to any team comprised of authorized Tinker AFB personnel. That includes active duty, Reservists, DOD federal