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

ARE YOU READY? Preparing to use an automated external defibrillator could save a Wingman’s life

"What-if" questions typically go hand-in-hand with emergency-scenario conversations. Should such a conversation sway toward defibrillation, automated external defibrillators and installation policies, Tinker personnel can provide clear answers. Both the 72nd Air Base Wing's Public Access

Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the Total Force -- regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen -- are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call the Total Force

Air Force reinstates good conduct medal

Air Force officials announced Feb. 11 the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006, when the medal was discontinued. Airmen who are eligible should see an update automatically in their records on the virtual

HELPFUL HINTS: Specific tax advice for military members

Benjamin Franklin once said that "nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Unfortunately, tax filing is a certainty we all must face every year. For military members, taxes may be the last thing you want to deal with, especially if you or your spouse is deployed. However, filing

960th AACS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Paul M. Oldham, formerly the director of operations for the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron took command of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron in a ceremony Feb. 12 where Col. Lawrence A. Brundidge relinquished his command of the 'Vikings.' The change of command was presided over

CHPS opens second office in Bldg. 3001

Tinker's Civilian Health Promotion Services is back in Bldg. 3001. This week, CHPS unveiled a second office at Post SGO9, also known as the "Lighthouse." Offering the same services as in Bldg. 3334, the Bldg. 3001 locale is expected to be open for business twice a week. "The majority of our civilian

Unsung Heroes: Securing the network

513th ACG major is Reserve Command safety award winner

A 513th Air Control Group Safety Officer was recently presented the Flight Safety Officer of the Year Award (Additional Duty) for Tinker Air Force Base, 10th Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in flight safety between Oct. 1, 2007 and Sept. 30,