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  • Life’s ultimate freedom

    It's now the year 2015, and I'm reminded that a natural part of living is getting older.Getting older causes many of us to reflect on what truly matters in the grand scheme of our lives.  Many of us pause to give thanks for our families and friends.  Some show their gratitude to others in giving to

  • Tinker Club member wins tickets to the Super Bowl

    It pays to be a club member.Just ask Joseph Johnson, who will be in Arizona this weekend watching the Super Bowl in person.Mr. Johnson, who has been an Air Force Club Member since he joined the military in 1965 and a member here at Tinker since 1973, is one of two Air Force Club members who won

  • The best time to quit tobacco is now

    There has never been a better time for federal employees and members of their families to become tobacco free and support tobacco free living.People who stop using tobacco can enjoy immediate health benefits and greatly reduce their risk for diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, infections,

  • 72nd ABW looks back at 2014 successes, looks forward to 2015

    The men and women in the 72nd Air Base Wing continued their legacy of excellence in 2014, enabling Team Tinker to successfully execute its diverse National Defense missions while setting the framework for even greater success in 2015."Our mission as Wildcatters is simply stated," said Col.

  • Conceal and carry law doesn’t pertain to Tinker

    The state law that allows Oklahomans to have a concealed-carry permit has absolutely no bearing on Tinker.The law, signed by Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin in 2012, is a state mandate and not a federal regulation, so it has no bearing on Tinker, a Department of Defense property."It is illegal to bring a

  • Security forces move from 12- to 8-hour shifts

    For quite some time members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron have been burning the candle at both ends by working 12-hour shifts.With the Department of the Air Force officers also shifting schedules, security forces manpower is being better used to provide more base coverage. DAF officers are

  • AROUND TINKER: Tinker chaplain earns 72nd ABW Wildcatter Award

    Chaplain (Capt.) Bill Mesaeh, with the Tinker Chapel, recently received a 72nd Air Base Wing Commander's Wildcatter Award.In his first assignment as an active duty chaplain, Chaplain Mesaeh has hit the ground running. He has exceeded all expectations; excelling at an exponential rate in his duties

  • VITA office opens Feb. 3

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance OfficeCompleting and filing tax forms can be painless, simple and free for those who visit the Tinker Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Office.The VITA program, organized by the base legal office, will be open from Feb. 3 through April 15.The VITA office is located in