Tinker intersection has extensive history: First Hollywood and Vine street sign 40 years old

In Los Angeles, the Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street intersection is a well-known landmark. At Tinker, it could be legendary.    Named after the southern California intersection, Bldg. 3001's focal point for foot-traffic directions has an extensive and near-fabled history. Its first sign debuted

72nd MDG proves motto “best care anywhere”

The 72nd Medical Group keeps showing what it means to be a "wildcatter," the 72nd Air Base Wing's mascot.    Their consistent "over-the-top" effort and performance has resulted in a deluge of personal and group awards, numerous unit successes, and most importantly the "best care anywhere" for

Bacteria research could protect Airmen from radiation

An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded scientist has identified manganese complexes in the bacterium Deinococcus radioduran that resists the damaging effects of radiation.    The goal of the research is to investigate biomaterials that offer protection to Airmen from various environmental

New Hruskocy Gate Traffic Route

Two month pre-deployment exercises come to a close

Members of the Air Force Materiel Command met last week for Phase II of their pre-deployment training. Participating members included the 72nd Air Base Wing, 31st Combat Communications group, 76th MXW/EN, Chapel and 507th Services Flight.    "This three day exercise helps the groups refine their

TACAMO quarterly award winners recognized

Strategic Communications Wing ONE announced the recipients of its quarterly awards for the period covering October through December 2007, as well as several annual winners.    The recipients received their awards at the 38th quarterly TACAMO Community Council Luncheon held Feb. 7, at the Center for

Hazard reporting program detects unsafe, unhealthy conditions early

Detecting unsafe or unhealthful conditions at the earliest possible time and abating hazards promptly at the lowest possible working level are essential elements of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health program. Mishap prevention depends on personnel identifying, reporting and correcting

TAKE NOTE

Employee Enhancement Program  accepting applications    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center is accepting applications for the Employee Enhancement Program scheduled to begin in April.    The program is a leadership and knowledge enhancement program designed to develop and broaden participants'

Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 13-14 to select candidates for fall 2008 and spring 2009 start dates.    The program offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a

2008 golf season kicks off in March

March kicks off 2008 golf season for Tinker Golf Course! This season is the time to get outside and play golf.   Tinker Golf Course has the tools to get you into golf playing shape, whether the need be for clubs, new shoes, apparel, golf balls, equipment, lessons or food for fuel. Pop in, it's a one