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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 &

Medical professionals focus on traumatic brain injuries

With recent advances in science, technology and medicine, warfighters survive combat related injuries at a higher rate than ever before. The advances have also allowed medical professionals to better diagnose traumatic brain injuries. When a head trauma occurs and is severe enough to cause an

Tinker set to host bombers summit

A bomber summit will be held Sept. 11 and 12 at the Hill Conference Center. Catering to approximately 40 bomber fleet representatives, topics will include the health of the aircraft, sustainability, capability upgrades and modernization efforts. Additionally, Air Combat Command officials will

Deployed Tinker Airman only bugler in Iraq

The reveille is used throughout the military to wake up service men and women at sunrise. For most it's something that fills the speakers throughout the base. Yet for those stationed within earshot of Airman 1st Class Caitlin Davies the reveille is something a little more special. Deployed Tinker

New medical building planned for Tinker

The Tinker community is planning the start of a new construction project on the south side of the installation. A new medical facility is slated for the bare area across from Gott Gate, between Codding Road and the Hill Conference Center. Construction for the clinic is scheduled to begin by spring