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  • Virtual Wingman Web page available to CAC card holders

    The Virtual Wingman Web page is now available to all CAC Card computer users. The Virtual Wingman is one stop shopping for all most any topic members need to find; suicide prevention and intervention, car seat safety, alcohol and drug use, sexual harassment and sexual assault just to name a few.

  • July is Spiritual Wellness Month

    Every year during the month of July, the chapel offers opportunities for spiritual wellness.   This year, the Tinker Chapel is introducing the Interactive Prayer Journey, which will take place July 7 and 8 in the chapel's fellowship hall. The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. both days and will close at

  • Chaplain's Corner: Too busy not to...

    Some of you may have heard me share a humorous story of a minister who's running behind schedule for a meeting in downtown.    After driving 10 times around the building where the meeting is being held and no parking space in site, he decides to take the risk and park in a no parking zone.   

  • Spending family time together is important

    June is National Family Month. Tinker Air Force Base Family Advocacy Officer Lt. Michelle Gramling emphasizes the importance of spending time with your family.    "Military families so often face separation, with deployments or remote assignments, so it's essential to plan regular family time when

  • Running posture unique to each individual

       One of the most common questions asked during a running clinic is, "What type of form should I have when I am running?"    The answer: Everyone has their own unique running form. Even elite runners have many different running styles. Some run low to the ground with little knee lift while others

  • Recurrent back pain a top chronic illness at Tinker

    A healthy spine supports your body and lets you bend and twist your back. Injury, overuse, or a problem from birth can put stress on the spine. This causes wear and tear on the joints where the bones (vertebrae) meet. You may have pain and stiffness, or you may have no symptoms until the spine is

  • Troops and 'New Avengers' step into line of fire in free comic book

    An all-star cast of Super Heroes is making its way to the Tinker BX as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Marvel Comics is set to unveil the latest in a series of free military-only "New Avengers" comic books.    The new comic, titled "Fireline," finds the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man,

  • Geared for Combat: A look at Security Forces PT

    Lt . Col. Gary Hopper's first words on fitness training will be remembered by many for a long time.    "We're not playing volleyball or softball or other games. We're not concentrating on aerobic conditioning jogging around the base. Battles are not aerobic. They are anaerobic. Battles are about

  • Aerospace Summit speakers discuss AF's aging aircraft

    Maj. Gen. Loren M. Reno does not mince words when talking about the current state of aircraft the United States Air Force is flying every day, or the increasing costs to keep those aircraft flying.    "Your United States Air Force fleet of aircraft is old," he said, adding that many aircraft on