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  • Lt. Col. Dave Parr, 72nd Operational Support Squadron commander, presents a Wingman coin to Jason Givens, 76th Maintenance Wing. On Sept. 19, Mr. Gives saved a co-worker who was choking. (Air Force photo by Kandis West)

    Wingman saves co-worker’s life

    On Sept. 19, Kenneth Grimshaw was stopped right in his tracks.    The 76th Maintenance Wing aircraft mechanic's breath was taken away, literally, by a seemingly harmless object no bigger than a fingertip, a peanut M&M.    The husband and father of three felt his consciousness slipping away with each wheeze.    "I was wheezing and trying to get air,
  • Julia Gant, Family Support Center, assists a Tinker Airman with some much needed financial assistance from the Air Force Aid Society. (Air Force photo)

    ‘Taking Care of our own’: Air Force Aid Society assists military members

    Taking care of "Our Own" is a phase that is heard and used frequently.    That phrase originated with the Army Air Corps and World War II Army Air Forces whose members wanted to "take care of their own." Through their desire to assist military members and their families, the Air Force Aid Society came into existence.    The Air Force Aid Society,
  • Master Sgt. Bruce Kimball, 349th Recruiting Squadron, won third place and a $4,500 scholarship in the Air Force Club's recent essay contest. The contest was open to club members Air Force wide and a total of $25,000 in scholarship money was awarded to winners. (Air Force photo by Julie Rich)

    Tinker sergeant wins 3rd place in essay contest

    In June, club members Air Force wide submitted essays in hopes of winning one of six scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $6,000.    Proving that club membership pays, Air Force Clubs gave away $25,000 in scholarships so individuals can continue their education.    Master Sgt. Bruce Kimball, 349th Recruiting Squadron, took third place in the essay
  • Thanh Alcorn prepares to serve the championship in the over-35 men's division of the intramural tennis championship Sept. 22. (Air Force photo by John E. Banks)

    2007 Base Tennis Championship: Alcorn, Vo dominate singles competition en route to title

    Twenty-nine players tested their skills vying for the title of 2007 Tinker intramural tennis champion Sept. 22.    Thanh Alcorn won the over-35 age group and Rocky Vo captured the under-35 title.    "In this tournament, we had the most participants we have ever had," said Joseph Pettiford, fitness specialist at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports
  • David Jackson, 552nd AMXS bowler and team captain, delivers a ball in a Sept. 19 match. (Air Force photo by John E. Banks)

    Intramural bowling: 552nd AMXS maintains first place

    The action heated up in week three of the Commanders Trophy bowling league.    On Sept. 19, the first-place 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team defeated For the $$$$$ Again by 38 pins during intramural bowling at the Tinker Bowling Center.    For the $$$$$ Again got out to an early lead on clutch strikes and spares by Kevin Snyder and Bill
  • Thirty-nine members of Team Tinker traveled to Ohio to participate in the 11th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Among the participants are: kneeling from left, Kay Shawdah-Malagon, Stacey Isaac, Shane Spencer, Dora Bray, Tess Coburn, Jennifer Condon, Scott Porter, Cuu Nguyen, Greg Yort, Traci Fuhrman, Bruce Layne, Brian Yort and Edward Hurd. Standing are: from left, Linda Bowers, Erik Jones, Willie Kinchion, Doug MacNeill, Leigh Morse, Ben Bray, Don Nicholson, Danny Ponder, Jim Morrison, Robert Constable, Karen Blackwell, Casey Beninati, Ben Gibson, Eduardo Assmann and Dave Piscitello. (Courtesy Photo)

    Tinker runners raise the bar at the Air Force Marathon

    Thirty-nine runners represented Tinker at the 11th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.    More than 6,300 runners participated in all areas of the marathon, half-marathon and relay events commemorating the Air Force's 60th birthday.    "It was an unbelievable experience for me and all who went
  • Sunny Schones, 72nd Medical Group clerk injects blood into her latex laceration while teaching a moulage training class on Sept. 19. She teaches classes every third Wednesday of the month. (Air Force photo by Kandis West)

    The ‘Blood and Guts’ Queen: 72nd Medical Group clerk teaches art of moulage

    Sunny Schones, 72nd Medical Group clerk, received two precious gifts from Iraq. The first, her son, home safe and sound from the war zone after his first tour of duty and second, photos of real war-zone injuries like decapitated heads, blast wounds and gunshot wounds.    Sunny, a name well-suited for the bubbly, vibrant clerk yet an oxymoron for
  • Tinker Rangers pitcher Steven Escalante delivers a fastball in the second inning as first baseman Caleb Gray watches during a playoff game against Team Dynasty on Sept. 23 at Hillsdale College in Moore. (Air Force photo by John E. Banks)

    Rangers end season with 2-1 loss

    The Tinker Rangers were prepared to make a run through the National Adult Baseball Association National Division as they entered action against Team Dynasty on Sept. 23 at Hillsdale College in Moore.    The run didn't last and the Rangers season ended with a 2-1 loss.    The game was highlighted by a masterful pitching performance by Stephen
  • A brick from the Vietnam War prisoner of war camp known as “Hanoi Hilton” was dedicated at the POW/MIA section of the Tinker Airpark Sept. 21. Unveiling the brick are, from left; Airman 1st Class Stephanie Harrison, POW/MIA committee president; Col. Brad Ashley, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center vice commander; Senior Airman Lawrence Bach, committee vice president: Dan Campos, committee member who donated the brick; special guest, former prisoner of war and Air Force retired colonel Leroy Stutz; and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Voigtschild. (Air Force photo by Margo Wright)

    A day to remember: POW/MIA Day honored with breakfast, memorial dedication

    It was a morning to remember, grieve and honor the nation's prisoners of war and those who are or were missing in action.    In correlation with National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Tinker held a breakfast and memorial dedication service honoring the captured and lost on Sept. 21. More than 350 guests attended the two Tinker ceremonies.    "I was
  • Airmen with the Air force Flight Standards Agency run through their responsibilities in the Air Traffic Control Simulator. (Photo courtesy of the Air Force Flight Standards Agency Headquarters)

    AFFSA: new command at Tinker, new commander

    AFFSA -- Cleared for takeoff.    The Air Force Flight Standards Agency, an Air Staff Agency, which recently relocated its headquarters to Oklahoma City as an associate unit of Tinker, is working on a new motto or "hooah" shout.    "We are global operations," said Col. Kevin Degnan, AFFSA commander, who arrived at Tinker in June from the Inspection
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