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  • 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

  • Operation Holiday Spirit: Angel trees to be set up Monday

    Operation Holiday Spirit is an annual community project to assist Tinker active duty military families during the holidays.    Families are identified through their unit first sergeant or Navy master chiefs. The Tinker First Sergeant's Council coordinates this annual event to help make this holiday

  • TOSC holds Bunko night

    The Tinker Officer Spouses Club hosted a Bunko night, sponsored by the 72nd Air Base Wing, Nov. 14 at the Tinker Club.    Around 60 people attended, including special guest Col. Mark Correll, 72nd ABW commander, to enjoy an evening of fellowship, prizes and excitement.    A silent auction with

  • Prancer, friend to attend Tinker holiday parade

    Dan Bell, 72nd Services Squadron director, recently got "top secret" information that Santa's reindeer Prancer and some of his friends vacation in Missouri before heading to the North Pole for the holiday season.    After hearing the news, Mr. Bell e-mailed the care taker about how wonderful the

  • 960th AACS claims flag football championship

    All the elements were present for a spectacular flag football game as the 2007 base championship played out Nov. 15 at the Tinker Sports Complex.    The result was an exciting win for the ages as the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron Vikings defeated the Tinker Eye Care team, 16-13.    The game

  • Lady Hawks fall to Cougars, 41-31

    The Tinker Lady Hawks kicked off their season against the Redlands Community College Cougars at the Nov. 14 at Gerrity Fitness Center.    Though the Lady Hawks played well, they faltered down the stretch and lost 41-31.    The Lady Hawks played the Cougars tough in the first half. They raced out to

  • General Carlson recognizes B-1B Rescue Team

    Gen. Bruce Carlson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, visited Tinker Air Force Base Monday to recognize 21 members of the workforce that assisted in the combat repair and rescue of a B-1 Lancer aircraft.    In mid-August, while flying in the skies over Afghanistan, a fire burst out in one of the

  • DLA transition team holds first town hall meeting

    Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency officials held their first of two scheduled town hall meetings Nov. 7 here in an effort to bridge communications with members of the Tinker work force who will ultimately be affected by a transfer of function early next year.    As part of the 2005 Base