President proposes Tricare changes

Military retirees would pay an annual fee for Tricare-for-Life health insurance and Tricare pharmacy co-payments would be restructured under the deficit reduction plan President Barack Obama released Sept. 19."If we're going to meet our responsibilities, we have to do it together," President Obama

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Battling the blazes

Tinker firefighters have been busy battling wildfires during a summer of scorching temperatures and little measurable rainfall, including three large blazes that recently raged in the Oklahoma City metro area Aug. 30-31. The Tinker Fire Department, part of the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer

10 years later, tragic losses of 9/11 reflect nation’s unity and strength

Ten years ago we experienced a tragic attack on our nation -- an attack that changed our lives and changed our national security focus. Though we suffered great loss, the devastation on Sept. 11 failed to achieve its intended goals. Rather than causing us to shrink, we grew stronger; instead of

Air Force leaders issue Sept. 11 message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:September 11, 2011, marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives

Leaders set to visit Tinker to see depot, VPP in action

In less than a week, Tinker will receive a visit from two prominent Air Force and Occupational Health and Safety Administration officials.The Honorable Terry Yonkers, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, and Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of

Flu shots to be available for civilians as well as military

This year, flu vaccine will be made available to Air Force Materiel Command's civilian workforce in addition to active-duty personnel and their family members. Flu shots are not available to contractors unless they are also a Tri-Care beneficiary (retired military, military dependent, Guard,

New MSG commander ‘here to serve’

The 72nd Mission Support Group lucked out.Six weeks ago, the group welcomed a new commander who has extensive experience in personnel and force support. She said she will be the group's greatest advocate. Armed with goals and a plan, Col. Julie Boit said she is honored and privileged to serve with

Snow in summer? CE personnel think about winter weather year-round

Imagine snow. Not snow cones, but several inches of cold, white, fluffy precipitation or ice gathered on the ground. Although it's hard to fathom with daily temperatures above 100 degrees lately, but that's exactly what the Hazardous Weather Committee is doing.The committee is planning and preparing

ALC involved in improving global communications system

Air Force Network Integration Center personnel recently led team members representing four Air Force major commands in a three-day event here to improve information assurance processes for the High Frequency Global Communications System. The eight-step problem-solving event was in support of Air