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  • Intramural Football: 72nd OSS wins overtime thriller

    The only flag football game Oct. 12 at the Tinker Sports Complex pitted the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron the 72nd Operational Support Squadron Thunderhawks. Both teams were prepared for an intense battle and the Thunderhawks came out victorious in overtime by virtue of yardage gained.    "We

  • Paralyzed vets recognize Tinker

    Tinker Air Force Base personnel gave to the community and the community gave back to Tinker.    The Mid-America Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America recently presented Bill Swigert on behalf of Tinker with a president's certificate of appreciation.    Presented by MAPVA officials, whose

  • Dos, don’ts of Airmen’s political activities

    Americans have the right to vote and Airmen are encouraged to exercise that freedom. In doing so, Airmen must follow a code of conduct, which is not required by their civilian counterparts.    Mandated by the Secretary of the Air Force's Air Force Policy Directive 51-9 Civil Law for Individuals,

  • Warning signs of abusive partners

    He's cute, funny and smart, and he wants to be with you -- all the time. In fact, he declared his undying love for you on your first date. He wants to know where you are, who you're with, what you're wearing -- every nanosecond. Aren't you flattered?    You can just overlook a few little annoyances,

  • AAFES to give away deluxe Disney vacation

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with Disney watch maker Seiko Instruments to offer military Families an opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney vacation with an exclusive, military-only sweepstakes.    The winner of the "Disney Sweepstakes" will receive a vacation for

  • Commissary agency pulls certain pediatric cold medicines

    Commissaries worldwide removed from its shelves several brands of over-the-counter pediatric cold medicine amid concerns that the products could lead to overdoses for children under the age of 2 years.    Products manufactured by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc were

  • Phase I of exercise under way

    Phase one of a two phase 10-day operational readiness exercise, Resolute Warrior 08-01, began Oct. 15. During the first phase, Airmen prepared for deployment by participating in an exercise deployment line.    As the exercise progresses, Airmen will defend a fictitious installation against Middle

  • Assignment offers new challenges for ALC vice

    Col. Brad Ashley, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center vice commander, is being reassigned as the director of Communications, Head-quarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. As the senior communicator for AMC, Colonel Ashley will oversee the management of the command's terrestrial and

  • Financial Management transformation under way at Tinker, across Air Force

    The Air Force Financial Management transformation currently under way is the greatest single change in the organization's 60-year history.    "We -- and all of Air Force Financial Management -- are transforming the way we conduct business to better provide expert decision support and analysis to

  • Resolute Warrior 08-01: Three units prepare for exercise deployment

    Tinker warriors will bring the warfront home for a two-phase operational readiness exercise, Resolute Warrior 08-01, later this month. During the 10-day exercise, Airmen will prepare for deployment and defend a fictitious installation against Middle Eastern aggressors.    Three units -- the Oklahoma