Tinker services aid members affected by recent MWC disaster

Terry Ford said in his 27 years of fighting fires, he'd never seen anything like the April 9 wildfires. A firestorm, allegedly set by teenagers, swept through Midwest City and Choctaw. Obliterating roughly 100 homes in the two suburbs, approximately 15 Tinker personnel were left homeless. But,

AFMC announces annual enlisted award winners

A thunderous applause shattered the typically reverent silence at the National Museum of the United States Air Force April 9, as Air Force Materiel Command officials announced their top enlisted Airmen of 2008. More than 300 family members, friends and wingmen gathered to show their support at the

Honoring 40 years of service

Microsoft Project course keeps students on track

Looking for the perfect blend of project management concepts and tips and techniques for using Microsoft Project efficiently? Look no further! The Training Center at Rose State College now offers a class for Tinker civilian employees to receive training on Microsoft Project at no cost to their

Chaplains Corner: The heart of the matter

Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Do I dare ask, what is in your heart? Have you ever performed a self analysis to discover what resides in your heart? Have you listened to what you say, to see the contents of your heart. Certainly one thing holds true -- we cannot hide the content

Tinker Youth Programs name Teen Youth of the Year

Kenneth Roebuck is a true example of an extraordinary young man. At age 16, he was selected to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Oklahoma Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader's Digest Foundation. As the Youth of the Year for Tinker Youth Programs,

‘Click to Brick’ brings select merchandise to Tinker BX

Tinker shoppers who prefer the ease and comfort of Internet shopping but not the shipping costs associated with it can now take advantage of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's "Click to Brick" program. A service that offers free shipping of select Exchange Online Store orders to participating

Troops’ investment pays off for Tinker programs

While many retailers struggled or even closed their doors in 2008, the exchange benefit continued to pay dividends for military families. Strong sales and earnings at Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities, the Exchange Online Store and Exchange Catalogs helped deliver more than $260 million

Health Fair to highlight May Fitness Month activities

 May is a month filled with new energy and the anticipation of spring and summer fun. People get off the couch and work their way into outdoor activities. Not only are the flowers in bloom, the grass turns a luscious green and people's mental and physical awareness also seems to get a jump start.

Tinker runners to participate in Boston Marathon

On Monday, two Tinker runners will run in the 113th Boston Marathon. "This is my first time qualifying for the marathon," said Bruce Layne. "I am really excited." Layne and Danny Ponder are integral members of the Tinker Running Club and have run in events all year to prepare for the grueling