E-cigarette use on the rise despite health questions

Vaping is on the rise. Vaping, or using "e-cigarettes," is becoming popular with Airmen. Many people use vaping as a way to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes, but it may not be as healthy as one is led to believe.An e-cigarette looks like a regular cigarette, but is battery operated with an atomizer

Does your health put you at risk?

As an event, there's little about the upcoming cardiac risk assessment for Department of Defense civilians that gives many excuses to miss it. That's because it's fast, easy and free. And there are big reasons to attend, such as catching heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes early and doing

72nd MDG joins nationwide effort to promote patient safety awareness

In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, health care providers, and the public, the 72nd Medical Group announces its participation in the 2014 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign, Navigate Your Health ... Safely.Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 2-8,

Civilian inspectors evaluating 72nd MDG

The 72nd Medical Group will undergo a civilian accreditation inspection began yesterday and ends March 6. A three-member civilian team from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare will closely examine all aspects of healthcare delivery at the 72nd MDG."This is really our chance to

New communications director

OC-ALC honors annual award winners

The Oklahoma Air Logistics Complex named its annual award winners in a ceremony Feb. 18. They are:Category 1 (GS-1 thru GS-7; WG-1 thru WG-8; & WL-1 thru WL-6): Brandon Koonce, CMXGOther nominees were: Larry Mitchell, MXSGTeri Solomon, PMXGCategory 2 (GS-8 thru GS-11; WG-9 thru WG-15; WL-7 thru

Tinker NCO selected in new AF recruiting program

A noncommissioned officer at Tinker is among the first of about 1,000 Airmen chosen to fill developmental special duties.Staff Sgt. Casey Bonner of the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault, will train to be an Air Force recruiter, according to 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt.

Logistics complex signs partnership with Moog Inc.

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and Moog Inc. have recently signed a formal partnership agreement for the repair and overhaul of the B-2 primary flight control actuation system in support of future planned aircraft programmed depot maintenance. The B-2 OC-ALC/Moog Partnership has been in

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins next week

The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund awareness campaign will kick off with a breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 7 at the Tinker Club. The cost for the breakfast is $9 for club members and $10 for nonmembers. Invitations to the breakfast will be emailed to all base Airmen. The annual campaign raises

72nd ABW announces annual award winners

The 72nd Air Base Wing Annual Awards ceremony was held Feb. 15. Winners are:Category I: Nicole Williams, 72nd Medical Operations SquadronOther nominees were: Michael Graham, 72nd Comptroller SquadronPaul Herr, 72nd Logistics Readiness SquadronScott Lair, 72nd Civil Engineering DirectorateCategory