Tinker Exchange announces inventory hours of operation

Tinker Exchange will conduct its 2014 Year-End Physical Inventory Jan. 27-29. Hours of operation during inventory are:Tuesday, Jan. 27:· Express I -- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.*· Express III -- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (regular hours)Wednesday, Jan. 28:· MCS -- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (regular hours)· Express II -- 11

First ‘Days of Elijah’ run sparks early interest

Next week's spiritual fitness resiliency run promises to be like no other -- and not just because of the free T-shirts.The Tinker Chaplain Corps and Health Promotions are sponsoring the 5K fun run and 2K walk under the theme "Days of Elijah."Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph T. Elliott Jr. said the corps is

Gearing up for a 'Ghost' ride

With high demands on maturing aircraft, the Air Force is finding creative ways to save money on an aging fleet. With the chance of manufacturing a new B-52 out of the question -- because production ceased in the 1960s -- the Air Force is finding it more cost effective to regenerate it rather than

Flu vaccination key step in protecting against virus

With flu season beginning, there are steps that can be taken to protect you and your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza activity is at its peak during the months of January and February and currently, there is widespread flu activity throughout most of the

All in a row: Warrior Rowing Team provides therapy to veterans

Everyone finds a different way of dealing with physical or mental issues and that is exactly what one group of veterans has done with the Warrior Rowing Team.The Warrior Rowing Team is comprised of veterans -- retired and active duty from all five military branches Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard

Fitness options abound during Gerrity renovation

The main basketball court at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center is the latest, although temporary, casualty in its $2.2 million ongoing makeover.The home of the Tinker Hawks was closed Monday to allow painting and renovation crews to resurface the court and dress it up in Air Force blue and

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Don’t be a ‘no-show’

The goal at the 72nd Medical Group is to meet the health care needs of you and your family by providing the best possible medical care and access to our services.In order to provide the appointments needed for our enrolled patients and their families, we need your help in preventing no-shows. Last

552nd MXG’s ISO Dock rockin’ big change

The 552nd Maintenance Group is making big changes in the way the Isochronal Inspection handles maintenance and inspections on aircraft coming through their dock.Senior Master Sgt. Wenesday Traylor, Maintenance Flight chief for the 552nd Maintenance Squadron, said a group of Tinker maintainers went

Speed is good: New cleaning process nets huge gains in efficiency

Speed is good! That's the phrase that is working its way into the culture of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex.  And that is exactly what a dedicated team of engineers in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group are taking to heart as they work to bring greater efficiency to the F110 engine line