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  • 'Save-A-Life' DUI Simulator on base Wednesday

    A life can be saved with one sentence, one decision, or just one action. Military, civilian, and dependents of the Tinker AFB community will have the opportunity to learn ways to save a life with something as simple as a right decision.    The Navy here on Tinker is sponsoring the "Save-A-Life" Tour

  • It only takes a minute: Tell a friend, neighbor or co-worker where to get help

    The Tinker Care Network is made up of agencies which provide a wide variety of helping services to the base population. A good wingman knows the sources of help and passes it on when there's a need, whether it is physical, emotional, spiritual or social.   Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment

  • It only takes a minute to start bonding with your new baby

    "The first month of life is critical to creating a good parent/child relationship that will last a lifetime." said New Parent Support Program nurse Lisa Dunson. One of the essential building blocks of attachment is responding to all crying and meeting the child's needs. The old fashioned theory of

  • It only takes a minute to choose a healthy snack for your child

    Oklahoma ranks among the top 20 in childhood obesity with 15.4 percent of our children being overweight. That minute you spend making a healthy choice could prevent these statistics from getting any higher. Snacking is an important part of a growing child's meal plan. Making snacks healthy can help

  • It only takes a minute to invite a neighbor to a playgroup

    Isolation and loneliness can be factors in child abuse. Stay-at-home mothers can be vulnerable to both, especially after arriving at a new base, leaving friends far behind. It's easy to be a good wingman--just walk up, knock on the door and ask her to come with you to the playgroups at the Youth

  • It only takes a minute to remember to put your child in a car seat

    Child safety seats are 71 percent effective in reducing deaths for infants in passenger vehicles. But only four out of five are installed properly. For guidance on making sure your child rides safely, consult Car Seat Installation Technician Robyn Crowder 734-9293.   Car Seat Statistics   - Young

  • CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: Languages

    Languages. Aren't they fascinating? You have probably said, as I have, how we admire people who've been able to master more than two languages. From amongst our Team Tinker family we have a number of such folks. The truth is, while some people find it easy, it still takes determination, study and

  • Tinker Base Exchange poised to decrease theft in 2008

    Despite an upgraded camera system complete with DVR capability, an aggressive educational campaign on the consequences of shoplifting and a 2002 amendment allowing federal retailers to pursue losses and administrative costs related to shoplifting, theft at the BX rose 40 percent, from 91 incidents

  • Commanders Trophy League Bowlling: 552nd AMXS rolls to victory over 72nd OSS

    The bowlers of the 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron scored a decisive 3298-3020 victory over the 72nd Operational Support Squadron March 19 at the Tinker Bowling Center.    Dallas Thompson, 552nd AMXS bowler, said his team had to make up a 174-pin handicap disadvantage and they were hoping to