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  • Commander’s Action Line: Recycling

     Q:Recently I went to recycle my plastic, glass, cans, etc. and found the bins were no longer available. Has the base discontinued the recycling drop off? A:Tinker has discontinued the recycling drop-off trailers. Those trailers were used primarily to collect plastic and glass items. These

  • Reflecting on a local gathering of warriors

    A few days after a reporter had published an article about the 40 year reunion of my rescuers, I received a phone call. I was invited to attend a small gathering of veterans. Hesitant to accept the invitation, I reluctantly decided at the last minute to go ahead and go because the gentleman that had

  • Wake up: Sleeping and driving don’t mix

    Everyone has a biological clock. Your biological clock tells you when it's lunch time, gives you an energy boost at certain times of the day, and affects your body temperature. Biological "time" differs from person to person. What does this have to do with driving safely? Drowsiness is a killer. To

  • 552nd Airmen aid local vet, POW

    Thirty volunteer Airmen and civilians from the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron recently spent the day repairing and renovating the home of 22-year Army veteran, Eugene Lambert. The volunteers worked with a national non-profit organization that assists elderly and low income homeowners with

  • Land of lizards

    They knew he was there, his camouflage blending in with the long grass. The searchers moved slowly, peering intently at the ground and prodding occasionally at the grass while listening to the beeping of the radio transponder that told them their prey was close. But the searchers aren't soldiers

  • Paying proper respect to the flag is key for all on military installations

    June 14 is flag day. There is no better symbol of our country's values and traditions than the Flag of the United States of America. It exemplifies the profound commitment to freedom, equality and opportunity. Our flag's proud stars and stripes have long inspired our people. Its beautiful red, white

  • TINKER DINING OUT ‘Embracing the future with a shared vision’

    The Tinker Dining Out will be held June 25 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Gen. Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command will be the guest speaker. Military are required to