New reg protects DOD renters

Staying out of foreclosure is the number one priority for some homeowners; however foreclosure is now something even a renter has to worry about. A large percentage of military members choose renting over buying because they are always moving. According to the Pentagon, 65 percent of Americans own

Staying connected; Guard and Reserve recruiters give options to seperating Airmen

After separating from active duty continuing on with an Air Force career may be easier than some think. Master Sgt. Tim Tanner, Air National Guard Recruiter and Technical Sgt. Neil Lambrecht, Air Force Reserve are hoping to open doors to many of those Air Force members that are looking to stay

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Three earn commander's awards

Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing, Rick Buschelman, John Krpovage, and LouAnna Munkres, earned Wildcatter Awards for excellence. Rick Buschelman Program Analyst 72nd Air Base Wing Inspector General Mr. Buschelman showed outstanding efforts as a Unit Self Inspection Monito. He revamped the IG

Tinker Hawks II down the Blues 6-3

The Tinker Hawks II followed up on their last second victory with a dominant and complete victory over their arch-rival, Blues, 6-3 at the Blazers Ice Centre on Sunday. "These guys always play us tough and the games are very close," said Clark McClay, center for the Hawks. The first of the game came

Tinker Hawks 1 dismantle Blazers

The Tinker Hawks I season has been tumultuous, but on Sunday they dismantled the Storm 12-0 at the Blazers Ice Centre. "We are looking for a breakout game. I think we are well rested and this should be a good game to see where we are at," said Brad Poarch, goaltender for the Hawks. The Hawks scored

Tinker boxer shines at World Amateur Championship

The boxing skills of James Barber of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron was on display at the Ringside World Amateur Boxing Championships in Kansas City, Mo., from Aug. 5 - 9. Barber, a member and team captain of the Tinker Boxing Club, prepared for this world-class event by training four

ALC comes through for T-38 fix

The T-38 Talon training jet fleet was in trouble. Tinker was there to help. After two pilots were killed in a recent T-38 crash at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, investigators discovered the T-38 aileron actuator lever, a flight control, was a contributing factor.Ogden Air Logistics Center

Deployed Tinker Airman comes up with cheap fix for Predator

 Predator pilots here now have the capability to talk over a secure Internet phone line using their headsets thanks to one Airman's ingenuity and one dollar. Staff Sgt. Ray Stetler, the NCO in charge of base information and infrastructure for the 407th Expeditionary Communications Squadron here,

New hotline addresses unresolved safety concerns

A new hotline is available for workers with unresolved safety concerns. As a VPP initiative and as an extension of the USAF Form 457, Hazard Reporting System, the 72nd ABW Safety Office has incorporated a safety hotline for the convenience of unresolved employee safety concerns. An unresolved safety