Lean Ones on top

The 448th Lean Ones are the team winners for week nine of the Tinker Lean Challenge. Team members are: Pete Wolters, Lavisa Purify, Cindy Cuauffiel and Regina Houze. Other teammates are Mike Friday and Chris Carrero. The team combined to lose 1.3 pounds, shed .19 body mass index and earn 24,000

552nd ACW Airmen recognized at World Cup of Softball

Eleven deserving Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing were recognized Friday night during the KFC World Cup of Softball for their excellent commitment and service to the wing and the U.S. Air Force. Col. Scott Forest, 552nd ACW vice commander, was invited to throw the first pitch of the game as

Team Tinker readies for Air Force Marathon

Tinker officials organizing a base team for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon are looking for more participants. "We are looking for a greater contingent of runners to participate in this year's event," said Erik Jones, Team Tinker organizer. "Our representation from Team Tinker was outstanding. We

Nordiques catch Sharks

The Tinker Nordiques notched their fifth consecutive win and remained unbeaten in their last six contests with a 6-5 victory over the Sharks in Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League Division II action July 26 at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Nordiques got off to a quick start in the first period, scoring

Hole in one

Nordiques win streak alive at 5 with 5-2 victory

The Tinker Nordiques hockey club continued winning with a dominant team performance by defeating the Fighting Beavers 5-2 at the Blazers Ice Centre on July 19. "Our team is really starting to play as a well-oiled machine throughout the middle part of the season," said James McCarron, Tinker

Swingers claim regular season softball title

The juggernauts of the Monday Night League put their softball skills on display with regular season champion title on the line. The Swingers, defending civilian league champions, disposed of the 552nd Maintenance Squadron 20-12 and 15-1 before a packed grandstand at the Tinker Sports Complex

Annual triathlon set for Aug. 15

It's time for Team Tinker to get ready for the XXII annual Triathlon hosted by the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center. This event, featuring a 400-meter swim, 10K bike ride and 5K run, starts at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 15. "This is a great beginner event for those individuals wishing to do a sprint style

Don’t become a statistic, stay safe in sun

Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It is also a time to protect skin from the long-term health effects of the sun's damaging rays. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the No. 1 cause of skin cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts more than 1 million new cases of non-melanoma

Entries still being accepted for boat regatta

Officials for the eighth annual Cardboard Boat Regatta are still taking entries for this year's event, set for Aug. 1at the Gerrity Pool. Those who would like to participate in this year's event must submit entry forms by July 30. There is no entry fee and forms are available at Outdoor Recreation