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  • Base getting new storm shelters

    Construction crews are currently installing storm shelters at the Tinker Air Force Base dorm campus and the youth center, officials said recently.The Tinker Facilities Board approved a more robust storm protection policy in December that prioritized shelter locations and spurred the new

  • Public Health Office answers Zika questions

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a new health threat identified nearly every year. One threat that has been in the news lately is the Zika virus disease. While not a new virus (first identified in 1949), Zika has been spreading through parts of South and Central

  • Hawks prevail in conference weekend

    The Hawks finished on top last weekend in four games against rivals in the Central U.S. Military Basketball Conference.The Hawks varsity basketball team finished with the best record, 3-1, against the Fort McConnell, Kan., Tornadoes and Fort Riley, Kan., at the Gerrity Fitness Center."It was a good

  • 552 AMXS squeaks past Reserves for 2-point win

    The 552 AMXS and 507/513/35 Reserves battled neck and neck for two halves until Reserves missed a corner 3-pointer in the last seconds to leave AMXS with a 42-40 victory.The intramural teams traded the lead and were within two points of each other Feb. 17 for much of the game at the Gerrity Fitness

  • Gerrity serving volleyball/Shaffer takes singles racquetball

    The Gerrity Fitness Center is now home to volleyball Wednesdays.Volleyball will be set up for recreational players from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday on the multi-purpose court. No reservations required - just show up and join the fun.Play is open to all base personnel who are 18 or older.Shaffer

  • Emergency exercises scheduled

    The annual tornado drill and other simulated emergencies will take place on base between Feb. 29 and March 4.The tornado exercise will include all base personnel, while other scenarios will only affect certain buildings or areas of the base, said Paul Logan, 72nd Air Base Wing inspector general

  • Airmen, Sailors graduate from leadership school

    Thirty-four Airmen and three Sailors graduated from Tinker's Airman Leadership School Feb. 11.Graduates and award winners are:Strategic Communications Wing ONEPetty Officer 3rd Class Christina AvilaPetty Officer 3rd Class Ray BoltonFleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOURPetty Officer 3rd Class

  • Make saving automatic during Military $aves Week

    As part of Military Saves Week, the Airman and Family Readiness Center will hold a Financial Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Tinker Club.Military Saves Week is Feb. 22-26, coinciding with the America Saves campaign.Active duty military, Guard and Reserve service members, their families