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  • Tinker energy conservation succeeding

    Energy Awareness Month kicks off today, but Tinker personnel already know a thing or two about saving energy. Recently, base employees rose to the occasion by saving Tinker big bucks during an energy-conservation campaign. And, one unit basked in the glow after receiving an Air Force Medical

  • Blood drives benefit Tinker, community

    Master Sgt. Carol Gimenez now gets to promote the organization that kept her alive. Nine years ago, two units of blood saved her life. Receiving the vital transfusion after giving birth to her son, Sergeant Gimenez further learned a vivid lesson. "I can speak from personal experience," Sergeant

  • Lab aces inspection

    If you wear a military uniform and work at Tinker, the 72nd Medical Group lab has helped you be as healthy as possible. But it doesn't stop there. The lab serves some 56,000 area beneficiaries, providing vital medical tests for active and retired personnel and dependants. With a devoted cadre of 13

  • Operation KUDOS: Annual event draws hundreds of participants

    Nine-year-old Trevor Williams knows exactly what he likes best. "The guns are the best part," he says. Trevor sits next to his dad, Maj. Jeff Williams, a mission crew commander with the 552nd Air Control Wing, in the spacious 552nd auditorium. It's a special Saturday morning that comes once a year

  • AFMC bases to offer Self-Care Basics program

    "Is there a doctor in the house?"Because most people do not have constant, immediate access to a medical professional, Civilian Health Promotion Services -- a partnership program between Air Force Materiel Command and Federal Occupational Health -- has developed the Self-Care Basics Program,

  • Operating Status: What does it mean?

    With winter approaching do you remember how to check Tinker's operating status and what each one means. There are a few important points to keep in mind. The first is that the operating status remains "open" unless officially changed. This means base personnel should normally anticipate the base

  • Now is the time to check immunizations

    With children back in school, now is the perfect time of year to check immunization records to see if you and your family are current on your vaccinations. Being up-to-date on vaccinations is the most proven way to prevent you and your family from contracting disease or life-threatening infections.

  • High cholesterol a top health issue

    Do you know your cholesterol level? High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia ) is the leading health issue among Tinker Air Force Base beneficiaries. If you are between the ages of 40 and 65 and do not know your cholesterol levels, you should request a lipid panel (cholesterol test) from your health

  • Newton claims fourth Tinker Tri amid record participation

    Turns out Travis Newton didn't have anything to be scared about. Though it's true -- you never know who's going to show up on race day -- Newton arrived with his A-game which proved more than enough. Going in to Saturday's Tinker Triathlon, Newton wasn't sure about the competition. With three

  • Thumpers win second base title

    The Thumpers earned their keep in the sixth. With a long-expected championship game upon them, they were up against their reserve counterpart Okies. Only one team could earn the softball trophy and bragging rights for the next year. The Thumpers wanted it, but things weren't looking good. The rain