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  • 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

  • 38th CEIG civilians deploy to support the mission

    The 38th Engineering Squadron, with the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group, maintains a cadre of deployable civilian and military engineers who respond to wartime tasks in contingency areas.The 38th ES provides technical guidance on the development of the cyberspace infrastructure by

  • Air Force pilot program aims to lead Tinker personnel to healthy lifestyle

    Tinker is one of seven Air Force bases selected to serve as a pilot for the Healthcare to Health program.H2H is responsible for two main programs -- 5210, a healthy military children messaging campaign, and Group Lifestyle Balance, a weight management program.GLB sessions will be held from 1 to 2

  • Navy VQ-7 sinks 72nd OSS

    The Navy VQ-7 squad flew by 72 OSS in their first intramural basketball game of the season Jan. 12.With the lead changing hands early on, VQ-7 took charge and moved out with 4:30 left in the first 16-minute half. They gained an 18-15 lead that only grew in margin from there and won the game