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  • Joint effort makes Web wedding a reality

    They grew up in nearby communities, attended the same church and their parents went on mission trips together -- Dr. Heather Cox knew she would marry Staff Sgt. Erik Mortenson, but timing and circumstances did not allow the wedding to occur before this Marine Reservist departed for the desert in

  • 115 Dodgeball: 964th AACS D-Flight captures title

    A group of 50 players and another 50 fans from the 963rd and 964th Airborne Air Control Squadrons joined together Nov. 21 at the Gerrity Fitness Center for some "friendly" games of dodgeball.    At the end of the day, the team from the 964th AACS D-Flight captured the championship with a 2-1 win

  • Taking the Challenge OC-ALC, AFGE Union leaders gear up for Wellness Challenge

    In the midst of Thanksgiving feasts, holiday hams and festive fudge, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center management team and the American Federation of Government Employees Local 916 members are gearing up for a six-month wellness challenge.    "Our objective is to try to continue improving the

  • Tinker Airman awarded new Air Force Combat Action Medal

    Maj. Karyn Ayers is one of an elite few.    On Nov. 14, Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker installation commander, presented the flight doctor, for the 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with an Air Force Combat Action Medal, the first one ever given to the wing.    "Major Ayers is

  • Base exceeds CFC goal, raises $1.74 million

    We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give, Winston Churchill once said.    If these words are true, the lives of Team Tinker are full. Tinker Air Force Base exceeded its goal of raising $1.65 million for this year's Combined Federal Campaign    "Many gave and countless

  • Cyberspace Command Chief visits the 552nd ACW

    Enlisted personnel from the 552nd Air Control Wing received a visit from the 8th Air Force Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd A. Kabalan, during his third site visit to the wing on Nov. 14-16.    Chief Kabalan provides a two-way connection between 8th Air Force headquarters and the 552nd ACW. His

  • Wingman Day activities a ‘total success’

    The Wingman Day planners at Tinker said this year's event was one of the most successful Wingman Day programs ever held here.    According to Michelle Loughlin, Tinker's wingman focus "is all about taking care of each other and knowing that someone is there for you in a time of need."    Tinker's

  • Civilian leave reminders

    At some point in an employee's career, there may be the need for advance annual or sick leave, so it's important for supervisors and employees to be knowledgeable of the proper procedures for advancing annual and sick leave should the need arise.    Receiving advanced leave is not guaranteed so it

  • Tinker Flying High Band commemorates 20th anniversary

    They are a unit in their own right. With their 20th anniversary approaching, the mission is still being accomplished and their sense of camaraderie soars high above the highest note.    On Nov. 23, Tinker's all-volunteer Flying High Band will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Led by director,

  • Volunteers show their support for young Airmen, one stitch at a time

    Airmen munched and volunteers mended.    Thirteen Airmen participated in "Munch and Mend" Nov. 13 at the Vanwey Recreation Center. Offered by the Chapel and held quarterly since August 2006, 17 base volunteers sewed uniform articles onto blues and battle dress uniforms for 13 young Airmen, free of