Air Force Ball around the corner

To some, it's the most anticipated yearly event in the Tinker community. It's a time where Tinker members can relax and be catered to for their service. All Tinker employees have been invited to attend the 2008 Air Force Ball Sept. 19 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Ballroom. Social

Unsung heroes

Woman donates WWII-era scrapbook to historian

Earlier this month, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Historian's Office received a timeless gift. Janet Keith, of Oakwood, Okla., donated a scrapbook from the World War II era. The scrapbook, which had been found with Ms. Keith's late aunt's possessions, features happenings at Tinker during

The power of resiliency

David is a 48-year-old father of three and a 25-year employee of the 76th Maintenance Wing. All who know David, believe he is a great guy and has it all together; a great wife (who is currently unemployed as a mortgage banker), three kids in high school, (one a senior with hopes of college and

Operation KUDOS underway

On Sept. 13, the Airman and Family Readiness Flight will host Operation K.U.D.O.S., or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations. K.U.D.O.S. is a program in which children walk through the steps of deployment and learn exactly what happens when their mom or dad deploys. Children will be immersed into

Team Melanie downs America's Team in intramural volleyball

The intramural volleyball action has heated up at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center. On Aug 18, Team Melanie defeated previously undefeated America's Team 25-16, 23-18, 21-17 and 22-19. The first game of the first match was a tight affair as both sides exchanged points. The game was tied at 5-5

Softball playoffs spoiled by bad weather

The skies and extreme wrath of Mother Nature has wreaked havoc on the outdoor Tinker sports scene, especially, the start of the 2008 large squadron, small squadron, and base championship softball playoffs at the Tinker Sports Complex over the past two weeks. The rains have caused a total wash out of

Flames extinguish Tinker Hawks I

The Tinker Hawks I came into Sunday's contest against the division leading Flames with hopes to continue on their two-game win streak. The result was a hard-fought loss to the Flames 3-0 at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Hawks started the first period showing intensity and grit. They dominated the

Staying relevant a must: ALC looks to the futre

Maj. Gen. Loren Reno once said, "Excellence for today, relevance for tomorrow." In an age of budget cuts, base realignment and closures, 76th Maintenance Wing personnel are working to ensure Tinker remains a viable installation, now and in the distant future. They are trying to uphold the Oklahoma

Lt. Gen. North visits Tinker, talks teamwork

Tinker's senior leaders received some outside advice Monday when Lt. Gen. Gary North delivered several messages. Speaking to a packed Anaconda Room in Bldg. 3001, during the Senior Leader Forum, General North, 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central commander, addressed the primary objectives of