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  • Col. Loe takes reins of 72nd Dental Squadron

     Team Tinker leadership turned out for a trip to the dentist July 9 as Col. James Loe assumed command of the award-winning 72nd Dental Squadron. Colonel Loe's previous posting was as the deputy medical group commander and dental flight commander at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Col. Jeffery Baker,

  • Col. Ice takes command of Aerospace Medicine squadron

     Col. James Ice accepted command of the 72nd Aerospace Medical Squadron July 7. Col. Robert Marks, 72nd Medical Group commander, presided over the ceremony. Standing in front of approximately 125 people, at the main entrance of Bldg. 3334's Occupational Health Facility, Colonel Marks welcomed

  • Tinker NCO wins national service award

    Master Sgt. Robert VanLiew said he doesn't want fame or fortune. Nor is he a role model. He said he's just trying to be a good parent, husband and employee. But his opinions didn't stop officials from presenting him with the 2008 GEICO Military Service Award. He was one of six, and the only Airman,

  • 552nd groups work together for change

    Early this year, representatives from the 552nd Air Control Wing's maintenance and operations groups collaborated to reduce conflicts and maximize efficient use of the E-3 Sentry during a Rapid Improvement Event sponsored by Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. The event, conducted Feb.

  • Change in the air

    A new Mission Control Center has become the focal point of Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's Enterprise Transformation efforts. The MCC, stood up earlier this summer and drives process improvement activities across the air logistics center. The MCC coordinates Rapid Improvement Events, tracks

  • Swingers stay unbeaten with doubleheader sweep

    A doubleheader sweep of the 72nd Medical Group keeps the Swingers unbeaten in the intramural softball Monday Night League. The Swingers used timely hitting and outstanding defense to win 20-10 and 17-9 at the Tinker Sports Complex Field One July 6. "We were looking forward to this match up. The Med

  • Setting his sights: Tinker Airman aims at Olympic glory

    One Airman in the 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron has his sights set on Olympic glory. Alexander Callage, an avid marksman, has been honing his craft for many years. "I gained in interest in competitive shooting when I was in high school and in the Air Force I have been given an opportunity to

  • 552nd ACW Airmen enjoy Transformers screening

    Personnel from all over base and their families were lined up outside of the base theater June 27, hoping to get their free tickets to see the recently-released movie, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." While everyone was excited to see the Transformers and Decepticons hit the big screen once

  • Golfers take advantage of offers at Tinker course

    Golf is in full swing at the Tinker Golf Course and July is loaded with family friendly programs for "Family Golf Month" to keep families entertained and golfing. In addition to family outings, there are quite a few tournaments coming up. Tinker Golf Course offers something for everyone, including