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  • 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

  • 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