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  • Binge drinking often a problem during holidays

    The holiday season is already upon us and this is a time when many individuals find themselves celebrating at parties where alcoholic beverages are being served. Therefore, it is important that everyone know what they are dealing with when it comes to consuming alcohol. The National Highway

  • Oklahoma Family Week encourages strong families

    Everyone can play a part in building strong families and preventing child abuse by celebrating Oklahoma Family Week, which ends Nov. 27. This year's theme is "Connections Count."The Tinker Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program joins the Oklahoma State Department of Health, County Health

  • AFGLSC warriors reflect on recent deployment

    Duty called and they went. An Air Force Global Logistics Support Center captain and two master sergeants assigned to Tinker deployed to Iraq earlier this year. Now back for two months, the Airmen recall their experiences.The Airmen said during their six-month deployment they learned new skills and

  • Tinker 'test drives' all-electric vehicle

    A battery-powered van that entered production this year can travel up to 80 miles before needing a recharge, can carry up to half a ton of cargo, produces zero emissions and requires no oil or air filters.The vehicle is powered by a 192-cell, 28 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery pack that has an

  • Vehicle Control Office exploring ways to 'turn over green leaf'

    A battery-powered vehicle to transport people and parts needed throughout Tinker Air Force Base would improve the air quality and reduce fuel consumption, the Vehicle Control Lead for the 76th Maintenance Support Group's Vehicle Control Office said recently.David Davenport made that observation