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  • Chief weighs in on stricter PT

    In theory, physical fitness tests are supposed to display an Airman's strength, endurance and physical form. Recently, the challenge of the test has been questioned, with Airmen defending or attacking the system. At Tinker, officials said it's a matter of perspective and it's up to an individual

  • New installation commander shares expectations

    From Tarheels to Sooners. North Carolina native Col. Allen Jamerson said he'd heard Tinker had a "top-notch" reputation long before he moved to Oklahoma. So, when the 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, who succeeded Col. Mark Correll July 18, received the news about his upcoming

  • Assess risks while out and about during busy summer

    As the 101 Critical Days of Summer advance, more of us are taking to the streets and highways for vacation and other types of pleasure. Before we take off on those trips, please take some time to further engage in risk assessment. Identify the hazards: · Vehicle crashes associated with: · Weather

  • Airmen have chance to get hometown ink

    Americans have been singing, writing and reminiscing about their hometown for decades. Songs like "My Hometown" by Bruce Springsteen or "Where I Come From" by Alan Jackson indicate that hometowns, regardless of how large or small, are still a source of identity and pride. The Hometown News Release

  • Chapel has guidelines before couples tie the knot

    Wedding planning doesn't have to be stressful, especially when marrying at the Tinker Chapel. If an engaged couple is interested in marrying on base, chapel officials offer several guidelines to assist with the process. The rules comply with laws for marrying in Oklahoma. "In order to use the

  • Citi taking over GTC duties from BofA

    All government travel cardholders will receive new cards during the summer of 2008. The Department of Defense's current Government Travel Charge Card contract with Bank of America is ending this year. Citi was awarded the contract as the new GTCC provider and will continue to support the mission

  • DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN…NOT QUITE

    It is hard to believe it was four years ago that I was sitting at Freedom Air Base in Kirkuk, Iraq as the Expeditionary Medical Squadron commander, and now I'm here again. Much of the experience is the same, but the facilities and hostilities have certainly changed...for the better. The 72nd Medical

  • Teamwork in the field

    The players probably don't know the game. When it comes to exercises, the evaluation team did something that hasn't been done in several years and will be new to the players that participated this time around. Last week several Tinker members ran through a mock missile crisis exercise. The exercise