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  • Airman awarded as VPP Hero

    He may not wear a cape, but Airman 1st Class Jaren Kirkendoll is definitely a hero.The Airman, a force management technician with the 72nd Force Support Squadron, was honored this week with a VPP Safety Hero award for saving a man's life.During a Christmas gala, Airman Kirkendoll was on the dance

  • Around Tinker: Diamond Sharp Awards

    Name: Senior Airman Nicholas Hazelett   160119-F-JJ999-003.jpgUnit: AFSC/PZIOCDuty title: Contracting SpecialistTime in service: 3 years, 5 monthsHometown: ClevelandAirman Hazelett works in the construction section of AFSC's Operational Contracting Division maintaining the highest workload in a 13

  • SCW-1 overcomes stall for 14-point win

    Fielding only five players, 72 OSS beat back SCW-1's much deeper bench in the first half Jan. 19 before Navy bombarded their way to a 40-26 victory.Navy's 10-player squad roared to a 10-0 lead on a combination of baskets, free throws and a Nathan Kerley 3-pointer. SCW-1's defense held the shutout

  • Get Fit! Team Tinker members accept challenge to improve health

    The Gerrity Fitness Center's Get Fit Challenge is underway.With 106 participants, civilian and active duty alike, the event has many like Carrie Nellans and William Jones excited about improving their fitness.The challenge encourages members to set their own goals (based on stats they received from

  • OC-ALC VPP Star celebration set for Feb. 3

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex will hold a celebration Feb. 3 to honor the three base organizations that won coveted Voluntary Protection Program "Star" awards for outstanding workplace safety and health programs.The festivities will take place 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Bldg. 9001 at U.S. Flag

  • Family tradition: Davis family’s roots planted in civil service

    It's not uncommon to find children of Tinker employees continuing in their parents' footsteps and joining civil service. One family has a Tinker legacy that goes back as far as 1943.Ninety-four-year-old Eulila Davis is an original Rosie the Riveter. Her career began in 1943 when Tinker Air Force

  • KNOW THE RULES: Removable Media

    At some point during your government career, you will come in contact with a computer. Knowing the rules and regulations established by the Air Force will enable you to protect the government network.To help assist you with your cyber responsibilities, there is a commander/director- appointed