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  • 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

  • ‘Can I Kiss You?’ is coming to Tinker

    On April 27, Mike Domitrz will present three, one-man comedy presentations titled "Can I Kiss You?" at the Base Theater. Show times are 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This presentation is recommended for audiences ages 18 to 25. An open train-the-trainer presentation will also be held at 11 a.m. in

  • 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

  • VQ-7 tops Football Freaks in final seconds

    It was a bout of patience on Tuesday night at the flag football field, and the score said it all. It was a stalemate of a game throughout three and a half quarters. And with just three plays left in the game it was still zero to zero. But the VQ-7 storm had been building steadily against the

  • Nordiques’ season ends in second round of playoffs

    It was the Nordiques team captain Jim McCarron who summed it up best. "Well, this isn't how we envisioned this one going, did we guys?"There were several minutes to play and the Nordiques were facing all but definite defeat at the hands of the Warriors. McCarron's words seemed to embody the

  • Passed the test

    The inspection is over and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center scored an overall rating of Satisfactory after a visit from an Air Force Materiel Command Logistics Compliance Assessment team. "You are professionals day in and day out - you are a team. As wingmen, you watched out for one another to