MDG urges flu shots

The 72nd Medical Group is urging all active duty personnel to obtain their seasonal flu vaccinations as soon as possible. Maj. Juan Ramirez, Public Health Flight commander, says it is important for all active duty personnel to receive their seasonal flu injections now before the H1N1 vaccines begin

Changing the guard

Department of the Air Force Police Officers are now on duty at Tinker in a move to integrate with and supplement members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron. "They will be responding to incidents right along with us," explains Master Sgt. Merle Norman, operations superintendent for the 72nd

966th AACS team wins Air Force-level award; presented by Air Force Chief of Staff

Ten captains made Tinker proud. Representing the 30-member 552nd Air Control Wing Formal Training Unit Distributed Training Team, the captains accepted an Air Force-level award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron

Commander’s Action Line: Ambulance service

Q:I received a postcard from The City Of Oklahoma City about Total Care Ambulance Service. They are going to begin charging $3.65 per month for EMSA unless you opt out by Sept. 30. I have called TRICARE and they stated ambulance service is covered for TRICARE beneficiaries. Is it possible to let our

Driving drunk a big mistake

Roadmap laid out for success in ORI

The Operations Readiness Inspection is 35 days away and in advance of the Inspector General's visit, the 72nd Air Base Wing Plans and Programs office has a few tips for everyone to remember. This is the third in a series of articles to be published leading up to the inspection. Dress and appearance

38th Cyberspace Engineering Group keeps Air Force plugged in

"It's just a typical Tuesday," says Col. Chris Cotts, commander of the 38th Cyber Engineering Group, as he samples a selection of desserts made by members of the unit. A dessert-tasting contest is not a typical exercise for an active Air Force unit. But then, the 38th is not a typical unit. The 38th

A grip on history

Navy Ball to celebrate 234th birthday

The Navy Birthday Ball, a celebration of sailors past and present, is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The annual ball is held by Strategic Communications Wing ONE, the Oklahoma City Navy League and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. "The ball is always a

Sign up now for annual feud

All base squadrons, units, groups, divisions -- both Air Force and Navy -- are invited to participate in the 2009 Team Tinker Family Feud challenge. The annual event starts at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Tinker Club. Entry deadline is Oct. 29 at noon. Five-person teams will compete for cash prizes: