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  • Serving up gratitude: Annual Thanksgiving tradition keeps on going

    Team Tinker commanders held a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 22, but it wasn't the usual ceremony with the passing of the guidon.    This change of command involved base leadership taking on the role of serving junior enlisted Airmen, Sailors, retirees and their families Thanksgiving

  • Security forces warns 'Lock It or Lose It'

    In the last month, Tinker Air Force Base has seen an increase of burglaries in base housing and the dormitories. Unsecured property is the leading cause of theft on Tinker.    Statistically, theft of personal property increases as the holiday season nears. Although every effort to investigate these

  • Enlisted Spouses Club under way at Tinker

    Amy Stuart was on a mission. When the enlisted spouse learned Tinker didn't have a club for her peers, she took action and started one. She spent a year researching, organizing her intentions and working with first shirts. After 14 months, Tinker's new Enlisted Spouses Club is on its way.    "It's

  • Obituaries

    Altheda Anderson, 55, of Mustang, died Nov. 20 at the OU Medical Center due to post surgery complications. Ms. Anderson, chief of the Education and Training Partnership Program at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, had been a civil service employee for 34 years. In the many years of service to

  • Don't forget your Wingman during holidays

    Everyone needs a break from the daily grind and the holiday season serves as a great time to rejuvenate and contemplate on next year's goals and aspirations.    However, with gift giving, holiday parties, exchanging cards, and re-uniting with family and friends, this time of year can also be

  • CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: Password protected

    I cannot even count how many passwords I have memorized.    I have passwords for e-mail, bank accounts, ATM cards, computer based training for the Air Force, my CAC card, computer programs, cell phones, keyless car access and a whole lot more.    I sometime wonder how I can remember all those

  • EAP, Military OneSource resources available at Tinker

    Tinker officials want more base personnel to take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program and Military OneSource resources.    In addition to being free services, the programs will likely help troubled Airmen and Air Force Materiel Command civilians with their dilemmas.    "Practicing good

  • AAFES to give away a 'Red Hot' Ford Mustang

    Sharp electronics is partnering with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service to give lucky shoppers a chance to win a "Torch Red" V6 Deluxe Ford Mustang or a new Aquos LCD TV. From Dec. 7-13, authorized exchange shoppers will have an exclusive opportunity to win their share of more than $26,000 in

  • Controlling anger — before it controls you

    A hammer flies across the hanger bay straight toward your head and you duck to avoid getting hit. One of your co-workers has lost his temper and the tools are flying.    Your co-worker has a beautiful wife, three wonderful kids and great job here at Tinker. He's living the 'American Dream' and he

  • Financial presentation helps change children's lives, one dime at a time

    Tinker Elementary School students were delighted to receive a visit from a unique guest Nov. 19. Financial consultant and children's author, Sam X. Renick and his partner, Sammy the "Get in the Habit" Rabbit, made a special appearance providing an engaging and educational presentation to