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  • Know the signs, symptoms of heart disease

    Coronary artery disease is the main cause of death in the United States. When severe, the disease may initially present itself as chest pain. If you have chest pain, ask yourself some questions. First, does the chest pain start in the middle of the chest or on the left side and go up the neck or jaw

  • Aerobic classes improve fitness

    Fitness plans at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center are heading in an aerobic direction. There are a wide variety of aerobic fitness classes that incorporate low- and high-impact aerobics, weight resistance, kick boxing regiments and yoga. "These classes are offered to improve the overall

  • Memorial Marathon approaching

    Time mended the pain but did not erase the memories. More than 13 years ago, 168 people were killed and several hundreds more injured when Timothy McVeigh parked a truck loaded with ammonium nitrate in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. As mourners find their own ways to reflect,

  • Canadians skate past Hawks 4-3

    The Canadian Forces of the 552nd Air Control Wing Canadian Component narrowly squeaked by the Tinker Hawks A squad 4-3 at Arctic Edge Ice Arena Feb 22. The victory helps keep the CAF perched atop the division four Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League standings. The initial stages of the first period

  • Preparation first step in tornado safety plans

    There are few words in the English language that bring about as much concern as the word "tornado." Of all nature's moods, this is perhaps the most violent. Though not as large-scale as a hurricane, or as long-lived as a Nor'easter, this particular severe weather event has occurred in every state,

  • Did you know? All about tornado warnings

    Did you know that the base tornado siren is tested every Wednesday at noon? The only exceptions are during announced exercises or when thunderstorms are expected or occurring in the Oklahoma City area. Base weather, or the back-up location at the command post, sounds the siren in conjunction with

  • Be prepared for tornado watches and warnings

    Tornado Watch Monitor local radio/television stations for current information. Implement unit tornado watch and tornado shelter preparations. · Ensure shelter area is clear of debris. · Check first aid kit · Put batteries in flashlights · Check communications · Monitor weather radios · Determine

  • Expecting the unexpected

    War-time deployments, threats and contingencies are a reality. The 72nd Air Base Wing's Exercise Program Office wants to ensure Tinker Airmen are prepared for the hectic, challenging environment they could face. Over the past nine days, hundreds of Airmen participated in "War Wagon 09-02," a

  • BIG SAVE: Airman earns top Air Force award for alert deployed action

    It was a tough way to start the day. A sandstorm had reduced visibility at Ali Air Base in Iraq to the operational minimum when Senior Airman Angela Huguley began her shift Oct. 6, 2008. Airman Huguley, an air traffic controller from the 72nd Operations Support Squadron, was nearing the end of her