Mouthguards help protect smiles

There are many ways for people to take care of their teeth; brushing, flossing, fluoride, visiting the dentist and proper nutrition are some. Unfortunately, people sometimes overlook the importance of mouthguards when participating in both contact and noncontact sports, for people of all ages.

Safety requirements for bicycle riders on Tinker

Bicycle riders are prevalent during the fall months as the weather beckons them outdoors to take advantage of cool breezes and the changing colors that abound. However, with this increase in riding activity come a multitude of increased risks for the riders and sometimes for the vehicles that share

Nordiques rout Yettis in season opener

Dudes slapped hands and exchanged summer stories. Bags were unzipped and odious gear extracted for the first time in months. The new kids stood at the fringes. It was like the first day of school for the Nordiques as they started up fall league play Sept. 19. But it didn't take long for the Tinker

Tinker runners finish Air Force Marathon in stride

The 14th race felt as good as any of the previous 13 for Danny Ponder. As he and fellow Tinker employee Nick Morrison ran alongside more than 10,000 people in the Sept. 18 Air Force Marathon, conditions couldn't have been better, Ponder said. "It was a perfect weather day to run as we didn't have

Tinker Tri tomorrow

"You never know who's going to show up," said Travis Newton, reminding himself of Saturday's unpredictability. Newton is a champion, true, but there's always the possibility of a coup. It's an impressive showing for anybody -- the advent of winning a triathlon amid stiff competition. But for the

Ponder, Piscitello finish Ironman Wisconsin, notch ‘lifetime’ achievement

The Wisconsin day dawned bright but chilly for the 2,700 triathletes hoping to finish what is one of the most grueling endurance events in the world. But triathletes of this caliber don't get to a race like the Ironman Wisconsin by accident. Thousands of hours of training have helped carry them

Tinker responds to aircraft incident

When the call came in at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, they didn't know what they'd find. They heard it was "an E-3 with nose problems." Thirty-one first responders showed up to the scene at Tinker's runway and went to work.With no injuries or fatalities, an inspection under way and a secure aircraft, their

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VPP priority on safety

Several Voluntary Protection Program representatives from base organizations recently attended a national conference in Orlando, Fla. Upon return, they said they gained a new appreciation for VPP and more importantly, its principles.Local VPP conference participants said they're making it their

Partnership signed after years of work for F117

Three years worth of work finally came to fruition Sept. 14 with the signing of an agreement between the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group and Pratt & Whitney.In June, the wing also debuted the F117 Heavy Maintenance Center at post X75 in Bldg. 3001. The F117 engine, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney,