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  • Flames blaze past Hawks I 8-2

    The Tinker Hawks I ice hockey team entered the first round of the 2008 Oklahoma City Adult Hockey League Division II playoffs with high hopes of advancing. Their hopes were dashed after an 8-2 loss to a talented Flames team May 4 at the Blazers Ice Centre.    The Hawks came into the contest as the

  • Intramural soccer: 963rd AACS shuts out 552nd MXS

    The 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron shut out the 552nd Maintenance Squadron 3-0 May 1 at the Tinker Sports Complex.    The 963rd AACS was looking to win back-to-back games, while the 552nd MXS was also riding a modest two-game winning streak.    "This should be a great match as both teams are

  • Tinker recuperates from hail storm

    The May 1 hail storm damaged nearly 40 aircraft. Yet, Team Tinker was undeterred. Members from several organizations united to ensure aircraft were airborne as soon as humanly possible.    Those saving the day included 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group nondestructive inspection technicians and

  • Anti-terrorism team looking for flaws at Tinker

    During the week of May 12 Tinker will host an anti-terrorism assessment team looking out for flaws in current Tinker operations.    "We will not get graded on this assessment, most of it is structural and it deals with programs we are currently working on," said Master Sgt. Tim Francis, 72nd ABW.   

  • Kennedy named first-ever Tinker Idol

    The Tinker Idol sensation began in April and no one would have guessed it would turn out to be one of the most successful Services events.   "tinker Idol exceeded our expectations," said Carlos Bassut, Business Operations Flight chief.   The crowd was again standing room only at the Tinker Club

  • Wing civilian reflects on life as singer, performer

    Most people don't know it, but Franell LaFollette and George Strait have a history. She also has a history with other famous singers such as Steve Wariner, Johnny Lee, Johnny Paycheck, and Earl Thomas Connelly. But don't worry; it's not what you think.    She was the lead singer in a band that

  • Tinker runners participate in Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

    The motto of this year 2008 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, "A Run to Remember", was embraced by all participants and support personnel alike.    "The support volunteers that come from Tinker are an invaluable asset to the successful completion of the marathon," said Randy Svenson, public relations