Air Force cadets briefed about Tinker particulars

Cadets listened intently during their first day on base as Tinker commanders and instructors explained Tinker specifics to them that would prove useful while at Tinker for their three weeks.    Instruction was given by Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing, commander who discussed Tinker's history

Remembering D-Day

Invasion of Normandy veteran intrigues young Airmen

Playing a part in a major portion of the United States history is something all World War II veterans can say that they have done, but few get the privilege to meet and hear stories of those veterans.    In honor of the 64th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy also known as D-Day, the 552nd

Reserve unit member is home at last

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America..."    She had spoken the words hundreds, maybe thousands of times. Day after day in different elementary school classrooms across south Texas she stood at attention, hand over heart, and declared her loyalty to the flag, to the ideals

Two Air Force members produce film

Sean Lynch and Reservist Master Sgt. Dave Greene thought outside the box.    Using the skills they acquired from their 34 years of combined Air Force active duty and reservist service, the two men produced Unsolved, a suspense flick which premieres this weekend.    "Being in the military gave me the

Top Air Force leaders resign following nuclear component mishandling

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced the resignations of Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley following an investigation revealing a decline in the Air Force's nuclear program focus, performance and effective leadership.    Gates announced the

Gates announces recommendations on senior Air Force leadership positions

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended that President Bush nominate Michael B. Donley, the Defense Department's director of administration and management, to be the next secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, to become

Wellness Challenge Relay Event awarded to union

The health and wellness of all individuals at Team Tinker is important. Members of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center completed a six-month challenge at the Ford Center on May 31 prior to an Oklahoma City Yard Dawgs Arena Football League 2 game.    The wellness and fitness challenge event was

Yard Dawgz host military Appreciation Night

The sports scene of Tinker took an interesting turn on May 31 at the Ford Center. The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgs of the Arena Football League 2 sponsored a Military Appreciation Night for the active duty and retired community at Tinker Air Force Base.    "This night was set up to show the active duty

963rd AACS captures Intramural Soccer title

The championship of the 2008 Intramural Soccer season came down to the two top teams.    At the end of the championship battle, the No. 2 seeded Golden Dragons of the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron shut out the top seeded 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron Knights 5-0 June 3.    The game was