Deployed Airmen work together for reef cleaning

With three months of counter-drug experience already behind them, AWACS crews were confident that they could handle the special task with which they were presented. July 30, they were armed with rubber gloves, trash bags and wet suits in an effort to clean up more than one-half mile of Curacao

Highly-respected 552 ACW Command Chief retires

After over 29 years of service, August 14 is the last day Chief Master Sgt. James "Jim" Foltz, command chief, 552nd Air Control Wing, will serve as an active duty member of the United States Air Force. Countless friends, family members, and colleagues have travelled to Tinker for his retirement

Action Line: Motorcycle attire

Q: I was recently stopped at the gate and informed that that the silver, black and orange mesh motorcycle-jacket I was wearing was not bright enough for daytime riding. The guard informed me that it would meet the requirements for nighttime riding because it was reflective, but not bright enough for

Airmen receive quality benefits

Benefits are a hot commodity in the modern job market. But, many military members may not realize the access they have to an array of free or discounted services. In an economy where benefits can make or break the proverbial piggy bank, military members are encouraged to take full advantage of

Unsung Heroes: Kitten's savior

Golf Course’s Demo Day postponed

The Tinker Golf Course's Fall Demo Day, which was scheduled for Aug. 20, has been postponed until Sept. 24. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at the golf course driving range. Attendees can try out the latest products from vendors such as Ping, Wilson, Callaway, Titleist, Taylor Made, Adams,

Water Wars

The 72nd Force Support Squadron held the annual Cardboard Regatta at Tinker April 8. The winners were:Squadron Category: First -- Team Intern "Plunder Water," B-1 Program Second -- Phoenix Combat Ops "The Talon," 964th Airborn Air Control Squadron Third -- The Rosie Riveters "The Riveter," 76th

Boxing Smoker next Friday

Tinker boxers are fired up and ready to take on contenders from the Navy and Fort Sill Army base during the Boxing Smoker at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is free. "Overall, this is one of the best put together teams since I've been at

Tinker Airman fulfills ice dream

 Some dreams do come true. Just ask Kassandra Riley, who recently fulfilled her dream of playing competitive hockey. The Airman with the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron is the first official female full rostered player for the Tinker Assault, Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League. Riley, a lifelong

TACAMO announces chief-selects

Seventeen members of Strategic Communications Wing ONE and the Take Charge and Move Out community were selected to the rank of chief petty officer. Those individuals selected were: Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Ambol Jr., Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR Petty Officer 1st Class Derrick