Tinker honors POW/MIA Recognition Day

A former Air Force combat pilot who survived more than a year in a North Vietnamese prison camp urged a Tinker audience to remember the plights of all Americans missing in action or who suffered as prisoners in our nation's wars."Never forget the pain, the agony and the sorrow that those families

New AFSC/PK director comes from Hill AFB

After serving three years as director of Contracting for the Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Nancy K. Andrews is now the AFSC director of Contracting at Tinker.  Ms. Andrews is responsible for allAFSC Contracting activities at three locations:

Commander urges vigilance

Team Tinker,As our Armed Forces continue to lead the fight against terrorism, we must remain aware of the threats terrorist organizations pose to Americans at home and abroad. While we have no reason to believe Tinker is more at risk today than yesterday, common sense dictates we remain vigilant on

422nd SCMS provides key support to the warfighter

The 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron is comprised of approximately 144 highly skilled administrators, production management specialists, engineers, equipment specialists, logistics management officers and material/item managers. All working together to sustain weapon systems worldwide by

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Start the conversation: Help is available for those who feel hopeless

Suicides have the ability to spark raw emotions in those left behind. When a celebrity commits suicide, it leads everyone to wonder how they can seem to have it all, but still lose all hope.Tinker's Billy "Rocky" Dunham, a tools and parts attendant with the 552nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron,

Shopping wisely makes for a happy, healthy heart

It is well known that foods laden with fats, sugar and sodium can increase your risk of heart disease. Yet identifying food items that are good for your cardiovascular health can be challenging.By keeping the following tips in mind next time you shop at the commissary or grocery store, you will be

Move your way to better heart health

Meeting physical fitness standards may be a requirement for service members, but being physically active is essential for people of all ages -- beginning with early childhood and spanning well into retirement.Regular physical activity helps prevent you from getting illnesses such as diabetes, high

AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign

During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign. Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &

Tinker, cities to share mobile command post

Midwest City and Del City recently received a major boost in responding to disasters and significant emergencies, courtesy of Tinker Air Force Base.City and Tinker officials signed an agreement Sept. 10 to share a Joint Mobile Command and Communications trailer that was previously only available for