Questions answered regarding winter weather

Winter is quickly approaching and with it comes unpredictable conditions in Oklahoma. In the event that severe winter weather impacts Tinker, the Base Civil Engineer office is taking this opportunity to address some questions that are commonly asked by the base community. How do I check the

The best send-off

To say Staff Sgt. Chynita Morgan-Davis is just doing her job, is an understatement. To the families she assists, she is among the most important people in the Air Force. Sergeant Morgan-Davis is Tinker's mortuary technician. She is responsible for returning a deceased member's remains to the family.

Vet clinic supplies creature's comfort

The Tinker Veterinary Clinic hopes to provide the best possible care for Tinker pets at all times. The clinic offers medical services as well as healthy living advice for pets and owners. They remind owners that a lot of animals can carry diseases that can be transmitted to them. The clinic provides

Sooner stand down

Tinker Airmen volunteered in impressive numbers October 23-24 to help provide free services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans at the ninth annual "Sooner Stand Down." Operation Stand Down is a nation-wide program that helps homeless veterans "combat" life on the streets. According to the U.S.

Three functions soon moving portions to TAC

Tinker sets Wingman Day Nov. 14

Wingman Day, Nov. 14, is fast approaching and there are several activities offered to help strengthen the relationships among Tinker's most valuable asset, their people. The 72nd Air Base Wing will provide a central event at the base theatre that the entire base is encouraged to attend. The primary

Recognizing the signs of domestic violence

Oklahoma jumped this year from being tenth in the nation in female homicides by males, to fourth, a harsh reality. It is important to recognize the warning signs of domestic abuse, and to plan and escape when the situation becomes un-livable. "Signs of domestic abuse usually begin very subtly. The

Tinker set to participate in Great American Smokeout

The Health and Wellness Center is encouraging service members, their families, retired beneficiaries and Department of Defense civilians to "Make Everyone Proud" and quit using tobacco products. A DOD marketing campaign is kicking off focused on supporting all Team Tinker members who want to quit.

SAD during the Holidays?

Many of us are excited about shopping for our loved ones, the smell of warm cookies straight from the oven or the view of a beautiful landscape blanketed in white, but what about the other feelings we seem to have as the winter holidays approach? Like many people, you may notice you get a little

Secretary Donley holds town hall at Tinker

During a town hall meeting here Oct. 24, Airmen heard about the Air Force's current and future priorities from the new man in charge, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley. Six days after he was officially sworn in, Secretary Donley visited Tinker along with Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski, vice