Veterans Day is a day to celebrate and honor

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Veterans have made a selfless choice to lay their lives on the line to serve and protect our country. In many cases, they have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we continue to have our rights and freedoms.Veterans Day is a time we set aside to honor these

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DLA holds STAR summit at Tinker

Last week the Defense Logistics Agency hosted a Total Retail Sustainment Review summit here at Tinker Air Force Base.Forty-five people from across the Defense Logistics Agency attended the summit. Participants included personnel from DLA Headquarters, DLA Process Owners, the Primary Level Field

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Tinker gains first special victims’ counsel

Victims of sexual assault or rape have a new resource established for the first time at Tinker Air Force Base: a judge advocate duty-bound to serve as their personal attorney at Air Force expense.Capt. Jeremy Maldonado became the base's Special Victims' Counsel in August. He is one of nearly 40 Air

552nd ACW adds new squadron to the ranks

America's Wing just got a little bigger.The 436th Training Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, became part of the 552nd Air Control Wing on Oct. 1. After the B-1s transferred to Global Strike Command, the 436th TS needed a home and the 552nd ACW was waiting with open arms."We're excited!"

Own it! Medical Group commander advises women to take their health seriously

Own your health.That's the advice 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Jeannine Ryder gave members of the Federally Employed Women's group during an Oct. 27 luncheon."I am challenging you to maximize you -- for yourself, your family, your work and your friends -- by being the best you can be

GASO gives smokers a chance to quit

It's time to be a quitter.The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Make Everyone Proud - Quit Tobacco, is Nov. 19. This year's theme, "Ditch the Lighter, Trash the Pack," is in line with trying to help smokers lower their risk of lung cancer and perhaps lead them to

Can-Am Tournament comes up aces again

About 100 Canadian and American golfers and volunteers braved 45-degree lows and light winds Oct. 29 to survive the 13th annual Can-Am Golf Tournament.The team of Drew Baier, Tony Snow, Bryce Hardt and Tip O'Neil took home the top honor with a score of 76.  There were 23 scramble teams.As usual, the