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  • 38th EIG civilians help rebuild Iraqi air force

    It could be a daunting task, but they don't think of it that way. Seven members of the 38th Engineering Installation Group's Systems Telecommunications Engineering Managers are helping to rebuild Iraq's air force. They are designing the entire communications infrastructure. "When I volunteered for

  • OC-ALC plays part in fielding sniper pod

    Two years ago Air Forces Central Command issued an urgent request that would turn the Air Force's B-1 into a more deadly aircraft. The Air Force needed a quick way to add the sniper pod, a video targeting pod employed on F-15 and F-16 aircraft, to the B-1 bomber to enable AF crews to positively

  • Officials urge being prepared for natural disaster

    Acquire a kit. Strategise an escape plan. Be informed. September is "Oklahoma Preparedness Month." Throughout the Sooner state, officials are promoting awareness to weather-related hazards through various events. Tinker officials said they also want to get the word out. "Oklahoma is subject to a lot

  • Sponsorship a key part of Air Force culture

    Senior Airman David Honey said he did not want history to repeat itself. When the 32nd Combat Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician arrived at Tinker in May, he said he was overwhelmed by the installation and Oklahoma's capital city. The Missouri native said he did not want that

  • Clinic prepares for flu season

    With flu season right around the corner, the fall supply of vaccine will arrive shortly. Health professionals suggest people get vaccinated early (before November) because most flu illnesses occur in January or February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On average,

  • High cholesterol a preventable problem

    High cholesterol is the leading preventable disease treated at the Tinker Medical facilities here at Tinker. The 72nd Medical Group is helping to promote September as National Cholesterol Education Month. "Don't be fooled into thinking that high cholesterol cannot affect you. That could be a fatal

  • Tinker express begins making runs

    In the wake of rising gas prices, Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority officials are offering a cost-effective alternative: the Tinker Express Bus. On Sept. 2, a luxury bus started to transport Tinker personnel between Norman and Moore to Tinker AFB, Monday through Friday. "I love

  • Mercury Riders hit open road

    Motorcycle riders stationed at Strategic Communications Wing ONE, participated in the fourth motorcycle ride for the Mercury Riders Association on August 27. The six motorcyclists rode 59 miles from Tinker Air Force Base to a restaurant in Okarche, Okla. The trip allowed Sailors to promote safety,