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  • A crew from Fryars Lawn Care and Landscaping moves down Doolittle in base housing this week, clearing yards of tree limbs. Owner John Fryar says Tinker was hit “pretty hard” and says after the initial clearing, crews will focus on pruning trees, removing broken branches still in the trees. Other companies and crews are working across base to clean up after the ice storm.

    Clean-up efforts from Ice Storm 2007 still in full swing

    Gary McCracken said Ice Storm 2007 left the worst tree damage he'd ever seen in his 20-year Tinker career.      Nine days (Dec. 21) after freezing rain coated Tinker's trees with an ice, Mr. McCracken, 72nd Air Base Wing Contract Surveillance Division chief, said clean-up efforts are still in full swing.      "There are thousands of broken trees
  • The ice storm left the Ledfords in a dark, cold home Dec. 9 but Tinker opened dorm rooms to them and other displaced Tinker families. Staff Sgt. Timothy Ledford, 552nd Operations Support Squadron, his wife, Denise and their 18-month-old daughter Brianna make a sandwich in the small space, grateful for the free, safe accommodations. Smiling and appreciative, Sergeant Ledford still hopes his family will be able to return home before he deploys shortly after Christmas. (Air Force photo by Margo Wright)

    Team Tinker shelters on-base families without power and heat

         Tinker's first sergeants and associate units came together and proved there is no "I" in team.      When Ice Storm 2007 struck Dec. 10 and froze roadways, trees and power lines, many Oklahomans found themselves without heat or power. When the problem hit Tinker, the first sergeants and associate units worked together to keep on-base families
  • Safety is more than wearing personal protective equipment. Safety is a mind-set through the Voluntary Protection Program. Personnel, like Commodities sheet metal mechanic David Hening, know firsthand how to make their work safer and are encouraged to help create needed changes in their areas. As employees continue to learn about VPP, they are developing a sense of ownership in “THEIR” safety program. Air Force Photo

    VPP creates a grassroots safety movement at Tinker

         Team Tinker is forging the path for a new level of safety. Employees base wide are starting a grass roots safety movement and the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group is taking the lead.      The team is implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program from the bottom up.      "The only way to get
  • sports

    Tinker Hawks I streak to a 5-2 victory

         In Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League action, Tinker Hawks 1 skated to a 5-2 victory over their Division 2 rival Screaming Pylons Dec. 16 at the Blazers Ice Centre.      The Hawks were poised to return to their winning form after a week layoff due to the ice storm that plagued Oklahoma.      "We want to see if the layoff will hurt our game,"
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    Tinker wrestlers display their talents at Gerrity

         Six wrestlers displayed their talents at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center's third annual wrestling extravaganza Dec. 14.      A special guest referee donated his time for this event. Kirby Keith, an all U.S. Marine Corps wrestler (1982-1985) and a member of the USA national wrestling team in 1984, 1988 and 1996 volunteered his time and
  • Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, pins a Meritorious Service Medal onto Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Cherry’s lapel for his major accomplishments while stationed at Tinker. The 72nd ABW command chief master sergeant retired Dec. 10 after a 29-year career. (Air Force photo by Ralph Monson)

    Chief hangs up uniform after 29-year career

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Cherry retired Dec. 10. As the rain poured down and iced against the roads, the Tinker community reminisced the 72nd Air Base Wing command chief's near 30-year career.    More than 150 Airmen, civilians and family attended the official ceremony at the Tinker Club ballroom. Among them were Col. Mark Correll, 72nd
  • Tinker and much of Oklahoma suffered extensive damage during this week’s severe ice storm. The storm damaged and destroyed many trees on base and disrupted power by knocking out utility lines. Base officials anticipate a lengthy recovery program. What we can do to help will be outlined in next week’s Tinker Take Off. (Air Force photo by Margo Wright)

    Ice Storm 2007

  • Gen. Bruce Carlson

    Hope for peace -- the victory over terrorism

    Each year at this time many of us express our hope for peace on earth. In the good will we cultivate toward one another, we can share the faith that some day that hope will become real. Someday.    For now, international terrorism frustrates our desire for peace, but I hope it also makes our commitment to peace on earth stronger. In the ideology of

  • Air Force announces selections to major

    The 2007A line of the Air Force, biomedical sciences corps, nurse corps and medical service corps central selection board selected 2,535 captains for promotion.    Those selected from Tinker are:    Kevin J. Kirsch Jr., Air Force Institute of Technology    Minh C. Nguyen, Air Force Research Lab    Richard K. Marshburn, Air Force Reserve Officer
  • Mid-Del kindergartener Kyshaunna Broades shares a bench with Santa after shopping for new clothes with a B-52 Program Office volunteer during the annual Clothe-A-Kid event at JC Penney. As Santa, Andy Jackson posed for photos with the children Dec. 6 and gave out candy canes and new backpacks filled with goodies. (Air Force photos by Margo Wright)

    Spreading cheer: Tinker charity programs benefit local schoolchildren during holiday season

    The spirit of the holiday season was evident Dec. 5 and 6.    Adult personal shoppers from two Tinker charity programs escorted elementary and middle school-aged children through Midwest City's JC Penney for new outfits, winter outerwear and backpacks. Fifty-five children benefited.    "Christmas time is about joy and celebrating the message of
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