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  • Rivals face off in bowling action

    The much anticipated match up between the second place team, Hellifino, and their arch nemesis, Fire Dawgs, took place at the Tinker Bowling Center on Oct. 10.    The resulting outcome was a thrilling match with Hellifino coming out on top 3433-3125 and keeping their second place spot in the season

  • Sweet perfection: Tinker bowler rolls perfect game

    The game or art of bowling can be challenging and rewarding in the same breath. On Oct. 10, it was definitely rewarding for Christopher Sweet.    In a match against the Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training team, Sweet bowled a perfect game. The 76th Maintenance Wing worker rolled strike

  • 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