Planning for retirement means managing risk

Manipulating the money market and planning a worthy retirement fund is complicated even in a stable economy. In an unstable market, seemingly all bets are off. Tinker officials said that doesn't have to be the case. When planning for retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan, a civilian retirement savings

New maintenance facility planned for 507th, 137th

Officials with the 507th Air Refueling Wing and 137th ARW want to better support the warfighter and will soon be able to do so. Beginning in spring 2009, the 507th ARW and 137th ARW complex will undergo a makeover of sorts. Two facilities will be demolished and in their place, construction will

76th MXW earns Red Cross award

Tinker members take becoming a better wingman to the next level. In March 2007, the 76th Software Maintenance Group established a First Responders Program that would provide immediate care for workplace emergencies until EMS could respond. The program escalated from a small concept of preparedness

Health benefit changes on the way, fair set

Open season for civilian federal health insurance is quickly approaching and significant changes will be implemented in 2009. Open season, Nov. 10 to Dec. 8, is the only time employees are allowed to make changes to their health insurance coverage unless they have a qualifying life event (moving,

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