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  • Joint Civilian Service Commendation awarded

    Three civilians from the 38th Engineering Installation Group, J. Michael Lehmann, Scott Pippin and Neil Moulin, recently received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award. Col. Kurt Klausner, JSOC director of Communications, was on site to preside over the ceremony and present the awards. These

  • ALS class ready for Air Force future

    Col. James Eilers, commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group, told graduates of Tinker's Airman Leadership School to remain motivated as they pursue their Air Force careers. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Colonel Eilers said he used numerous goals to motivate him throughout his 33-year Air

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill information briefs set

    Did you know that the Tinker Base Education Services will conduct briefings at the base theater at 9 a.m. Monday and June 29 to provide current information on the Post 9-11 G.I.Bill? · The Post 9/11 GI Bill becomes effective Aug. 1 · All Airmen with honorable service since Sept. 11, 2001, may be

  • Work at preventing administrative mishaps

    It is generally accepted that in industrial work areas, you'll find dangerous work environments that expose employees to potential injury. But few people recognize the potential risks found in everyday office environments also known as administrative areas. Office work, too, can lead to injuries if

  • PCS policy changes promote stability, quality of life

    Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. The time on station requirement for government funded join-spouse assignments, where the Air Force assigns military couples (when

  • Flag inspires in freedom essay

    Stark cold air brushed my cheek. Lumpy gravel tripped my every step as a musty and bittersweet aroma puffed up with every stumble. My body ached under the heavy, wet uniform and my shoulders slumped in pain. Sounds around me were dull yet distinctive. Guards yelled muffled words in my direction. The

  • Seminar aims to educate dorm Airmen

    First-term Airmen often fall victim to inexperience and poor judgment when they move off-base. As a result they may lower their credit score, lose money or be committed to a lease or mortgage that is not in their best interest. To help them avoid such pitfalls, the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate

  • Lt. Col. Timothy Dykens new 72nd MDSS commander

    It was an overcast, muggy morning June 12 when Lt. Col. Timothy Dykens accepted command of the 72nd Medical Support Squadron. Held outside the north entrance of Bldg. 5801, Col. Robert Marks, 72nd Medical Group commander, presided over the change of command. Colonel Dykens succeeded Lt. Col. Elmo

  • ADAPT program can help problem drinkers

    Sometimes they don't want to talk. That's when Mildred Fitch, a substance abuse counselor with the 72nd MDOS, puts down her pen and shares her own stories. "Sometimes that opening up makes a change," she says. "I feel really privileged when they feel comfortable enough to share with me." As a