Tinker ‘honors’ Oklahoma veterans

"God is good."So says Jimmie Key, of Tulsa, who was one of 81 World War II and Korean War veterans who, along with dozens of Airmen and Sailors from Tinker Air Force Base, took part in Oklahoma's latest Honor Flight festivities last week.Mr. Key, 84, and the other veterans had just returned to

SecNAV: Navy wants to cut strain on Sailors, Marines

The Navy is embarking on a wave of changes designed to lessen the strain on Sailors and Marines worn down with heavy deployment demands, the Secretary of the Navy said recently at Tinker Air Force Base."We ask a whole lot of you," Secretary Ray Mabus told about 400 Sailors inside Strategic

Recovery care coordinators watch over Airmen in greatest need

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder, some days are better than others for retired Air Force Maj. Josh Leete.Dec. 4 last year started as a rough one. Before it was over, though, what happened that day may have saved his life, the major says.The career air traffic control officer parked his car

PHOTOS: Tinker holds Resiliency Day

Personal Property Processing Office opens in Bldg. 469

The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Personal Property Processing Office has moved to Bldg. 469 to better serve Team Tinker and its families.The PPPO at Tinker supports 26,000 Department of Defense military and civilians, along with 18,000 dependents, for the purpose of moving their household

AROUND TINKER: Three earn 72nd ABW Wildcatter Awards

Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards.Charlotte Davis is a human resources specialist within the Civilian Personnel Office. As the lead recruiter for Tinker AFB, her dynamic and outgoing personality has been a driving force in her attending more than 25

Volunteer opportunities available across base

"I love to help people," said Susie Pacheo, a volunteer with the Airman's Attic at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. "I love volunteering here. Everyone makes me feel welcome, like family."Volunteering comes down to service before self, one of the Air Force core values."Ms. Pacheo is a great

Suicide and its effects on those left behind

Why?That's a question that family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances ask when someone close to them commits suicide."Suicide affects a community," said Capt. Mayrin Munguia, a psychologist with the 72nd Medical Group. "People have a lot of questions and need to go through the grieving

Sleep, safety and the Quest for Zero goals

Occupational safety is influenced to a very large degree by what workers do -- or don't do -- before ever coming in to work. Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston surveyed more than 10,000 people in the U.S. and found that that insomnia is responsible for 274,000 workplace accidents and

Having a ball: Tinker celebrates Air Force’s 68th birthday

More than 600 Team Tinker and community members celebrated the Air Force's 68th birthday at the annual Air Force Ball held Sept. 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman.Brig. Gen. Allen Jamerson, former 72nd Air Base Wing commander, was the guest speaker. The general is currently the director of