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  • TINKER GOLF COURSE

    The Cabin Fever Golf Tournament will be held March 7 beginning with 1 p.m. tee times. This tournament will be a four-person scramble and is $100 per group. The price includes cart and lunch, but does not include green fees. There will be a barbecue lunch served before play. Stop by Tinker Golf

  • FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTERS

    The Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday due to President's Day. All other fitness centers will be closed.    The Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center is open 4:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • 963rd EAACS redeploys, makes incredible impact in forward locations

    The 963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron is home after a 140-day deployment to Southwest Asia and South America where they managed to rack up over 2,700 total flying hours during the AEF cycle.    The group of 141 Airmen led by Lt. Col. John T. Russell, commander, 963rd EAACS, supported

  • KC-10 at Tinker for first-ever paint maintenance work

    Aircraft typically arrive at Tinker every few years for paint maintenance. The KC-10 Extender, an air refueling aircraft, is an exception. It arrived at Tinker Jan. 3 for it's first-ever paint upkeep work.    The KC-10 is a prototype for future Tinker work and comes on the heels of the Federal

  • DLA Oklahoma City commander emphasizes teamwork

         Lt. Col. Kelly Larson, who has been selected for promotion to colonel, is the commander of Defense Logistics Agency Oklahoma City at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The organization was officially recognized Feb. 3. DLA held an activation ceremony Feb. 8 in the Tinker Club ballroom recognizing the

  • Chief of Staff recommended reading list for Airmen

    Gen. T. Michael Moseley released his first three picks of the 11 on the Chief of Staff Reading list. General Moseley will highlight books each quarter to help further educate Air Force members.    The first book, Louis Johnson and the Arming of America: The Roosevelt and Truman Years, by Keith D.

  • Beading classes offered at center

    Looking for a new and unique hobby? Arts and Crafts has just what you've been looking for.   The Alouette Bead Design Center offers a basic beading class every month. This class is ideal for those who are just starting beading or are interested in starting something new. Students will learn how to

  • CHAPEL HAPPENINGS

    The Tinker Chapel, Bldg. 5701, is at 6170 Arnold St. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.    For emergencies, call the Tinker Command Post at 739-2171.    Catholic events: For information on Catholic events, call Judy Taylor or Peg Hutchinson at 734-4189.    Ecumenical: Starting Monday through March 14,

  • The Value of Good News

    Many years ago a research team conducted an experiment to see how many people would return lost wallets. The teams dropped wallets in the street and, after a few days, found out that nearly half of the wallets were returned. The rate continued at a regular pace until June 4, 1968, when no wallets

  • Cute Kid of the Month

    The 72nd Services Division holds a monthly "Cute Kid" photograph contest.    Children up to 14 years whose parents are Tinker Air Force Base employees or retirees are eligible for this contest. Children of 72nd SVS employees are not eligible. Entries are due by the 15th of the month and the child's