Staff members’ quick response saves Tinker baby’s life

Quick thinking and the rapid response of the staff at Tinker's Child Development Center West saved the life of a two-month old baby boy on March 14.When Blake Polles arrived at the CDC in the early morning, Pam Marlow, the infant's primary caregiver, noted that he seemed to have a cold. Abiding by

Pre-Deployment Retreat brings families together

Thirty families spent last weekend at the National Center for Employee Development Conference Center and Hotel in Norman to enjoy a time of rest, relaxation, activities and togetherness for the second annual Pre-Deployment Retreat.The retreat, March 25-27, featured a "Road to Life" theme. It was

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Tinker faces parking challenges

To say parking in crowded lots at Tinker can be challenging is an understatement. In 2010, the 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs office received approximately 40 action lines complaining about parking. Many are in regards to parking at Bldg. 3001, the lack of spaces for people with disabilities and

Repair work moved from Japan stateside

In the wake of Japan's devastation, the Air Force is lending a hand. The Air Force has moved nine F110 engines situated in or destined for Japanese or The Republic of Korea air bases. The repairable engines were sent to stateside Air Force Bases and the serviceable engines were prepositioned in

ABW transformation project saves time, maybe lives in case of disaster

When seconds matter, Tinker makes those moments count. Should a natural or man-made contingency threaten the base populace, officials use the AtHoc installation notification and warning system to get the word out. Used in conjunction with sirens or the "giant voice" loud-speaker controller, AtHOC

Air Force evaluates Civil Air Patrol, Oklahoma Wing

During March 25-27, the Air Force evaluation team will evaluate the search and rescue efforts of all the squadrons within the Civil Air Patrol, Oklahoma Wing. "This is our opportunity for the Civil Air Patrol to shine and demonstrate how well we do our missions," said Col. Bob Castle, Oklahoma Wing

Community support vital for military families, especially children

Military families make many sacrifices for the country. They move three times more frequently than their civilian counterparts and deal with the possibility of an extended separation from family on a regular basis. All military family members, especially the youngest, require support and attention

Tinker group full of E.L.I.T.E. Wingmen

Since the inception of E.L.I.T.E. in the summer of 2010, members of this growing community service organization on Tinker have found themselves not only helping others outside of the group, but also benefitting one another. This has led them to be better wingmen. Empowerment. Loyalty. Inspiration.

Tinker man donates stem cells through DOD program, opportunities available

Richard "Rick" Jones wasn't influenced by a particular story. He didn't personally know anyone who needed bone marrow or a stem cell donation. Yet, he still decided to give his stem cells to a stranger; and exactly one month ago, he may have saved a life. Mr. Jones, an equipment specialist with the