AFMC commander visits Southwest Asia

Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia Feb. 9 as part of a multi-base tour of bases in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The trip is the general's first to the AOR since taking command of AFMC in November.

ACSC on-line Master’s degree program available to civilians

Applications are now being accepted for the Air Command and Staff College's Distance Learning Master's Program from Air Force Civilians in grades GS-12 and GS-13 and NSPS Pay Band Two. Up to 150 Air Force civilians are expected to participate each year. Applicants must at least have a bachelor's

Crime doesn’t pay

The following are actual accounts of crimes recently committed by members of Team Tinker. The Tinker Take Off will regularly publish "Crime Doesn't Pay" to inform readers of criminal acts to be alert for and to deter and prevent further criminal behavior from taking place on base. A sleepy sentinel

Taking stock

National Children’s Dental Health Month Are you prepared for a dental emergency?

February is National Children's Dental Health month and the 72nd Dental Squadron wants to join the American Dental Association in sharing information on what to do in a dental emergency. Thousands of dental emergencies -- from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth -- take place every day. Would you

Canadian Forces dominate Smart Alecks in 8-2 victory

The Canadian Forces, a component of the 552nd Air Control Wing, continued its dominance in division 4 from the Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League with an 8-2 victory over the Smart Alecks Feb. 8 at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Canadians got off to a roaring start as they scored three goals within the

Winter trout season going strong

Tinker's fifth winter trout season is still going strong according to base biologist Ray Moody. "We are truly pleased with the success of our winter trout fishing program," Moody said. "In the winter fishing opportunities greatly decrease when our warm water fish such as bass, sunfish and catfish

Youth basketball leagues begin

The Youth Basketball campaign kicked of its 15th season at the Tinker Youth Center Feb. 7. This year, 100 players and coaches graced the 94-foot playing surface with 100 fans cheering in attendance. "Our leagues promote sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude here at the Youth Center," said

Youth basketball leagues begin

The Youth Basketball campaign kicked of its 15th season at the Tinker Youth Center Feb. 7. This year, 100 players and coaches graced the 94-foot playing surface with 100 fans cheering in attendance. "Our leagues promote sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude here at the Youth Center," said

Unsung Heroes: Taking care of flightline waste