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  • Those returning from deployment at greater risk of alcohol abuse

    Being home after deployment is a time to celebrate. Alcohol may be part of that celebration. There's nothing wrong with that, but when someone drinks too much it can lead to problems. Some of the long-term health problems alcohol use can lead to include heart disease, liver damage, ulcers and death.

  • Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC

    The holiday season is fast approaching, which traditionally means a time for family, friends, and food. Holiday goodies like cookies, chocolates, and fruit cake can become the central focus wherever you go. How can you try to maintain your weight and heart-health during such a tempting time as the

  • Dental risks of smokeless tobacco

    One thing dentists commonly hear when they tell patients to refrain from smoking after having teeth removed is, "Well, smokeless tobacco is not as bad for your mouth, right?" Wrong. Smokeless tobacco can cause bad breath, discolor teeth, promote cavities, gum recession and even cancer. In fact,

  • Web site offers advice for those caught in unhealthy relationships

     Domestic violence can happen in any relationship regardless of ethnic group, income level, religion, education, age or sexual orientation. It's often called a silent crime because many people don't report it. They may feel alone and not sure where to turn for help. Make a difference in your life,

  • Lady Hawks fall to Dunkers

    Sometimes the season openers just don't finish like you hope. Saturday's Oct. 25 season opener for the Tinker Lady Hawks basketball team was one of those games. Forward Ashonda Williams put up 12 points for Tinker, including a pair of three pointers and two of four free throws. And Kathy Smith added

  • Tinker drops season opener in double overtime loss

    Tinker men's basketball coach Clarence Griffin knows exactly what his team is going to be working on this week. He was already scheming a practice regimen as time expired on his team's 90-85 double overtime loss Oct. 24 to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. And there's no getting around it for the

  • Roughnecks scratch Panthers

    It was spitting rain and 30-mile-an-hour winds all the way for Thursday night's flag football teamsters. Less than ideal playing conditions you might say. But that didn't stop the VQ-7 Roughnecks from stepping up with a dominant tour de force to shun the Panthers 20-8. "Beautiful," is how Roughneck

  • Tinker soccer club ties with Pure Luck

    The Tinker United Soccer Club proved it's not all about luck on Sunday. The Tinker teamsters showed there's plenty of skill involved as they tied the Pure Luck squad 2-2, despite being down a red-carded player most of the Oct. 25 game. Tinker drew first blood in minute 15 as Ryan Wilson booted in a

  • Mobility augmentees aid base in exercise, deployment process

    They keep the mission airborne. Literally. They also helped Tinker prepare for next week's operational readiness inspection. They are Tinker's mobility augmentees. Based out of the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, nearly 100 civilian and military members help deploying military members process

  • Energy awareness month expo to showcase tech

    In honor of Energy Awareness month, the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate will host an energy expo Oct. 29. Highlighting the theme, "Putting all the pieces together," the expo will showcase commercial vendors and on-base units. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tinker Club ballroom, energy-oriented