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  • Model of total force comes to a close

    A historic chapter is now closed as one of the first Air Reserve Component Associations between the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard formally ended June 30 after a successful eight year partnership between the 507th and 137th Air Refueling Wings.The ARC association ended with an Oklahoma Air

  • Be in the know: Precautions can help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses

    Did you know about the mosquitos in your own backyard? Mosquitos on Tinker Air Force Base are not only a nuisance, but some may carry diseases. Some of the most common mosquito transmitted diseases are West Nile virus, Arboviral Encephalitis, Dengue fever, malaria and Yellow Fever. Tinker's Public

  • AROUND TINKER: Three from 72nd MDG earn Wildcatter Awards

    Three members of the 72nd Medical Group were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards.Capt. Kimberly Ranieri, a physician assistant and element leader, has led her team to the implementation of Patient-Centered Medical Home in care of 3,600 patients.Her leadership has enabled the 72nd Medical Group

  • Protect yourself Skin cancer is preventable, with proper precautions

    Some 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer, will account for more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society."Incidents of skin cancer increases as we age, but it

  • Colonel Diamanti takes charge of 38th CEIG

    Col. Michael Harasimowicz, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, recently welcomed back Col. Stan "Scott" Diamanti to the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group -- this time as commander.The wing leader said Colonel Diamanti will be rejoining a special group with a "phenomenal reputation across

  • Tinker to host water safety camp for second year

    In continuation of a national partnership dedicated to bringing water safety education to the communities that need it most, national water-safety organization The ZAC Foundation has selected Tinker Air Force Base to host its ZAC Camp for a second year through its grant program.Last year, the local

  • Maintaining the Quest for Zero: Swim safely this summer

    We have arrived in the middle of July, the "heat dome" has set in and the temperatures are soaring close to the century mark. As August approaches, weather history has shown the heat only gets worse. In an attempt to relax and cool off in Oklahoma, many people frequent home and public pools,