DRAGON 'fires up' for flight

The U.S. Air Force and NATO are undergoing a cooperative development effort -- known as the DRAGON program -- to upgrade the avionics and cockpit displays of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft belonging to the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker and the NATO E-3s at

New EN director shares vision

Having started his career at Tinker, the new director of the Air Force Sustainment Center Engineering Directorate says it is like coming home."The whole family is excited to be back," Kevin Stamey said.The timing is good for him to be at the Air Force Sustainment Center. Mr. Stamey said AFSC

With reverence, respect: Tinker Airmen participate in two-week Honor Guard training session

"On behalf of the President of the United States, (the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, the United States Army or the United States Marine Corps), and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service."Those

Family Health Clinic reorganizes under an operational medicine model

The Family Health Clinic is making big changes to better serve its patients. All active duty members and their families will be assigned along with their entire unit to a specific family health care team. Changes will not affect retirees. The transition will be phased and occur during October and

Clinic offers eye health, safety tips for children

With children back in school, it means more interaction with electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Children of all ages may face visual challenges, including a temporary condition called digital eye strain. An American Optometric Association survey found 80 percent of kids between 10

Tinker Fire and Emergency Services observes Fire Prevention Week

Last week, Tinker Fire and Emergency Services observed National Fire Prevention Week by visiting several locations across base and offering valuable, life-saving information.This year's theme was "Working smoke alarms save lives: test yours every month." Smoke alarms are one of the easiest, cheapest

Tops in Blue Coming

Lt. Col. O’Neil assumes command of 965th AACS

CFC Kick Off - Serving up hotcakes 72nd Air Base Wing-style

MDG to administer flu vaccine to active duty members this week

Receiving the flu vaccine is mandatory for active duty members and the 72nd Medical Group is going to make it easy for troops to comply.The 72nd MDG will provide the flu vaccine to active duty members from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Team Tinker Auditorium, Bldg.