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

Unsung Heroes: Tooth sculptors

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,

Mondays now blues days for Airmen

Beginning Sept. 8, Airmen are now required to wear a combination of the blues uniform on Mondays. At a recent four-star conference, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz discussed the issue with other senior leaders. "We all agreed that part of our image, culture and professionalism is

Deployed Tinker Aimen fight fire alongside Iraqis

Iraqi firefighters can now sharpen their abilities to operate effectively inside burning structures with the aid of a new training facility. Seven Iraqi firefighters learned search and rescue tactics at the new facility here July 30 alongside firefighters from the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer

Tinker, Guard members assist evacuees from Gustav

Air Force members from Tinker and the Air National Guard at Will Rogers World Airport had an eventful holiday weekend thanks to fears of devastation caused by Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf region. Members of the 72nd Medical Group teamed up with their Guard counterparts to assist in the evacuation of

ALC set to pick up new engine workload

76th Propulsion Maintenance Group officials are clearing shop space for a new workload in Bldg. 3001's industrial area. Tinker will introduce the F117 workload in March 2010, south of Hollywood and Vine, between the F100 and KC-135 Stratotanker shop spaces. The F117 engine, manufactured by Pratt &