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  • ‘Spice’ harmful to health, career

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A recent spate of incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" has prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other prohibited substances, officials said here Feb 11. Marketed and sold as incense, and closely

  • Don’t ask don’t tell training detailed, to start soon

    Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

  • Air Force Assistance Fund drive entering third week

    The Air Force Assistance Fund is a timeless tradition in which the United States Air Force family can give back in support of one another. Each year, funds are raised in order to ease the unexpected hardships that our active duty, dependents, and retirees may experience throughout life. On Tinker

  • Restoration, expansion continue in Bldg. 9001

    Bldg. 9001 has come a long way since the Air Force acquired leasing rights in 2008. From the outside, the former General Motors plant may remind Oklahomans of its car manufacturing days. But inside, it's a whole other story.Just a year ago, 600 Tinker personnel from three 76th Maintenance Wing

  • Tinker spouse vying for command award

    She sat behind the desk at the Tinker Food Pantry and waved her hands. She smiled nervously and insisted the attention was unnecessary. Despite her personal uneasiness, Kim Marks has made Tinker proud. She won Tinker's 2011 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year award and is up for the Air Force

  • Volunteers reorganize Airman’s Attic

    Many members of the Tinker Enlisted Spouses Network, as well as Tinker Airmen, volunteered their time Feb. 11 at the Airman's Attic to reorganize and restructure the facility from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Airman's Attic is similar to a thrift store in which new and used items are donated. However,

  • TACAMO sinks 551st CMMXS

    TACAMO lived up to its name Tuesday night as the team took charge and moved out early en route to a 49-20 victory over the 551st CMMXS.The game began slowly, but within minutes, TACAMO had the lead and they weren't giving it up.CMMXS took the ball on the opening tip and appeared in control, but that

  • Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

    Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8