Chief hangs up uniform after 29-year career

Command Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Cherry retired Dec. 10. As the rain poured down and iced against the roads, the Tinker community reminisced the 72nd Air Base Wing command chief's near 30-year career.    More than 150 Airmen, civilians and family attended the official ceremony at the Tinker Club

Ice Storm 2007

Hope for peace -- the victory over terrorism

Each year at this time many of us express our hope for peace on earth. In the good will we cultivate toward one another, we can share the faith that some day that hope will become real. Someday.    For now, international terrorism frustrates our desire for peace, but I hope it also makes our

Air Force announces selections to major

The 2007A line of the Air Force, biomedical sciences corps, nurse corps and medical service corps central selection board selected 2,535 captains for promotion.    Those selected from Tinker are:    Kevin J. Kirsch Jr., Air Force Institute of Technology    Minh C. Nguyen, Air Force Research Lab   

Spreading cheer: Tinker charity programs benefit local schoolchildren during holiday season

The spirit of the holiday season was evident Dec. 5 and 6.    Adult personal shoppers from two Tinker charity programs escorted elementary and middle school-aged children through Midwest City's JC Penney for new outfits, winter outerwear and backpacks. Fifty-five children benefited.    "Christmas

Good eating habits lead to healthy smiles

During the upcoming Christmas holidays chances are you will be attending more than one party; surely your normal, routine eating patterns will be quite different because of all the special delicacies and enhanced opportunities to "succumb to the temptations" that come along with the festivities.   

Christmas comes early at optometry clinic: New technology optimizes Tinker mission productivity after eye exams

Christmas arrived early at the 72nd Medical Group Optometry clinic. Two weeks ago (Nov. 30), the clinic received an Optos 2000, a low-powered scanning laser ophthalmoscope.    Provided by Air Force Materiel Command, the new technology eliminates the need to dilate a patient's eyes for an exam, costs

Weather during winter storm season

Historically, Oklahoma weather is unpredictable and severe winter conditions are not uncommon. Tinker officials monitor weather conditions throughout the winter storm season and will announce any changes to the base operating status as needed.    If severe weather does occur, Tinker personnel should

TAKE NOTE

The 3rd Combat Communications Group has initialized Operation Provide Warmth. The group has established facilities for anyone still without power, the coffee is already brewing, TVs are setup and crafts and gaming are in the works. Cots and sleeping bags are also available. Please do not let

Around Tinker: OC-ALC Contracting Directorate deputy director retires

John MacDonald is retiring, 15 years after he first arrived at Tinker. Mr. MacDonald came to Tinker in 1992 as a supervisory price analyst for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. On Jan. 2, he will retire as the OC-ALC's Contracting Directorate deputy director.    In his federal service career,