Ice Storm 2007 clean-up

Hatch Act Reminder: As political season heats up, know the rules

A federal employee who forwards a humorous political e-mail from work criticizing a political candidate or cause may seem like a harmless morale booster. However, the law views this activity quite differently.    Sending such an email could violate the Hatch Act, a law that restricts the political

AFMC team wins ‘hazardous’ Air Force competition

Undaunted by six realistic scenarios that tested their capabilities to respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare threats, the Air Force Material Command team of bioenvironmental engineering and emergency management professionals won the Air Force's 2nd annual Chemical,

Christmas warmth, New Year needs

In less than two months, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center's Directorate of Information Technology had accumulated 75 boxes of necessary/desired items for service men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.    More than 30 OC-ALC/IT volunteers sorted the items, boxed them, filled out Customs

Commander's Wildcatter Awards presented

Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently awarded wing members with the Commander's Wildcatter Award.    Maj. Gil Baker was awarded the Wildcatter Award for his work as the director of operations for the 72nd Operations Support Squadron. Maj. Baker is a superb commander, who

General guidance on office snack bars

Unofficial snack bars and coffee funds are a ubiquitous presence in offices and shops across the Air Force.    When operated appropriately, these snack funds can be a convenient and useful amenity for unit personnel. When handled improperly, however, unofficial snack bars can run afoul of Air Force

Fitness centers offer ways to keep resolutions

At the start of the New Year, many people make resolutions to maintain healthier lifestyles.    While most eventually abandon this resolution, the Tinker Fitness Centers are here to help people keep their New Year's resolutions this year.    With a variety of free instructional classes, fitness

Family Advocacy

Family Advocacy offers monthly services available to anyone with access to Tinker. These programs are held in the Family Advocacy office, Bldg 5801, unless otherwise noted.    To enroll, or for more information, call 734-4390. All the following services are available to anyone who can access Tinker.

Chaplain's Corner: God's clinic

One of the four engines of wellness is spiritual wellness. Many times, we try to find where we stand in our spiritual journey. No doubt we try to live lives that conform to our core values, but do they reflect our spirituality? A brief illustration about God's clinic can help us explore where we

Chapel happenings

The Tinker Chapel, Bldg. 5701, is at 6170 Arnold St. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For emergencies, call the Tinker Command Post at 739-2171.    Catholic events: For information on Catholic events, call Judy Taylor or Peg Hutchinson at 734-4189.    Protestant events: The Protestant Men of the