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  • Medical Group routs 33rd CBCS

    It wasn't a soccer clinic Tuesday night, but it was close. When the 72nd Medical Group soccer team was up 7-0 at half time, it was more than clear which way the game was going. But just to fully establish their dominance, the Med Group tacked on seven more goals to win 14-0 against an outclassed

  • Reserve Gold shuts out Freaks in flag football

    It was a waiting game Tuesday night, but Reserve Gold had done its homework. Up against the Football Freaks, they just needed to execute and move the ball downfield for the 14-0 win.Finally, the game plan delivered. Although both teams turned it over on downs most of the first half, Reserve Gold

  • Tinker softball team takes two

    The Tinker Men's Softball Team put two wins in the books March 24. With solid shortstop play from Sherwin Lockridge, Tinker kept it interesting and topped the Outsiders 9-8 at the Boomer Sports Complex. In the second game of the evening, Tinker got an early lead and had team Impact saying uncle by

  • MAJOR LIFE SAVER: Reservist using AED prevents 'sudden death'

    Maj. Todd Haifley, a pilot with the 507th ARW's 1st Aviations Standards Flight, has developed a new found respect for the automated external defibrillator, or AED, after using one to save a friend's life.An AED is a small, user friendly electronic device which is able to diagnose potential heart

  • OC-ALC commander, AFMC leaders visit warfighters

    Senior leaders from Air Force Materiel Command, including the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, toured the U.S. Central Command's Area of Responsibility recently. What they learned made a lasting impact.In early February, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, OC-ALC commander, toured several European

  • Air Force Assistance Fund drive to kick off at Tinker

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive is scheduled to kick off at Tinker March 30 and run through May 7. The fund drive supports charitable organizations that provide for active duty, guard, reserve, retirees and dependants, including surviving spouses. Last year, Tinker's fundraising goal was

  • Safety coordinators assist Tinker bikers

    Air Force Instruction 91-207, U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program and its Air Force Materiel Command supplement, require squadron commanders to appoint a unit motorcycle safety coordinator to act as their right-hand person in managing the motorcycle safety program. Their job is to help the

  • 3rd Herd succeeding in Haiti

    It didn't take long for members of the 3d Combat Communications Group from Tinker to prove their worth in Haiti.Within 26 hours of hitting the ground Feb. 2, the 31 Airmen from the 3rd CCG, or 3rd Herd, had established a communications headquarters and soon began providing deployable communications

  • Program helps couples welcome baby, while keeping their relationship strong

    The birth of a baby can be an exciting time, but it can also place strains on a couple's relationship. The more expectant parents can prepare for this major life-changing event, the more likely they are to successfully cope with the stress. The Family Expectations Program can help. This program is

  • Learn how hobbies help to manage life’s stressors

    I've often discussed stress management/relief strategies with client organizations as a way to help individuals manage their work and personal lives. Many times we think in terms of exercise or meditation to aid in stress relief. Often overlooked is the use of hobbies as an aid in helping