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  • $24 million contract could bring more ‘traffic’ to Tinker

    A recent contract could see as many as three new deployable tactical air navigation systems at Tinker in the coming months. An estimated $24 million contract was recently awarded to Science Applications International Corporation, to potentially deliver up to 19 new D-TACAN systems to bases

  • SJA leaves Tinker with better view

    It's a bit like comparing compacts and Cadillacs. Such was the contrast for Col. Jeff Slagle, who has been the staff judge advocate at Tinker for the last two years. The move to Tinker, his first Air Force Materiel Command base, took some getting used to. The breadth of missions represented and the

  • Tinker hosts annual Retiree Appreciation

    Retiree Appreciation Day June 26 attracted more than 300 guests. Held at the base theater and base chapel, retired military members from the various services came to hear about updates in benefits and services offered at Tinker. Others came to see Lorraine Caddy, a retired Air Force chief master

  • ALS graduates new class of Airmen

    Another class of upcoming leaders has "crossed over the threshold of excellence" at Tinker. June 24 was the day that 46 Tinker Airmen of class 10-F completed the 21-day Airmen Leadership School, furthering their careers and moving a step closer to becoming outstanding future NCOs of the Air Force.

  • Cherish my freedom: Citation essay award winner

    Freedom is the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship, and membership. With me being the first generation from my family born in the United States, I hold this definition very close to my heart. Both of my parents emigrated from Bolivia about 30 years ago in the hope of

  • Summer safety tips

    It's that time of year again. School's out, vacations are in. Here are some safety tips to help keep your summer safe:SunSunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied at least every two hours. Use water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or

  • Tinker hockeyeurs back in pocket, slay Warriors

    If the Nordiques have suffered from roster issues due to summer deployments, Sunday's game appeared to be the exception. The team was almost back to full strength, with three forward lines and two for defense, making a dominant showing against the undermanned Warriors. The Nordiques claimed the June

  • Colonel LaBrutta assumes command of the 72nd Air Base Wing

    Under a beautiful Oklahoma sky, Col. Bob LaBrutta assumed command of the 72nd Air Base Wing June 25.  Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, presided over the change of command during the outside ceremony at the Tinker Club. Colonel LaBrutta succeeded Col. Allen

  • 2010 Star Spangled Salute

    Turns out most of us know what it feels like to fly in an F-16 fighter jet. Or so one pilot says. "It feels just like a roller coaster," said Maj. Rick Goodman, the lead solo pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds. A Del City native, the 35-year-old fighter pilot knows what he's talking about. With

  • Lancer gate to close June 28

    Lancer Gate (No. 20) will close June 28 for a 135-day construction project. Situated across from Bldg. 3001 on Bradley Drive, it is the final gate in the five-gate safety military construction project.While under construction, contractors will install the "final-denial barrier system" to prevent