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  • Airman First Class Rhianna Kriska, a pharmacy technician with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, fills prescriptions for patients at the 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy. Beneficiaries needing non-formulary medications should contact the 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy at 582-6317 and select option #2 to check if their prescription is still covered under Tricare. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    Tricare prescription coverage changes for beneficiaries

    The 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy has seen some changes over the past year, one of the most notable changes are the availability of certain medications in the pharmacy.With this change, there are certain non-formulary medications that the pharmacy is no longer carrying.“There are certain medications that are considered non-formulary and we’re unable
  • An EMSA EMT and a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard bring Airman First Class James Lambert, 552nd Training Squadron, into a hospital at Metro Tech Health Careers Center during a mass casualty exercise Jan. 30. The joint effort event between Metro Tech, Tinker Air Force Base, the Army National Guard, Oklahoma City Fire and Police departments and EMSA saw between 300-400 participants which helped the students receive a more real-world experience to practice their knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    Tinker assists Metro Tech in mass casualty exercise

    The Metro Technology Center in Oklahoma City holds a mass casualty exercise for their health careers students with the participation of high school students across the metro annually. This year however, they had some assistance from volunteers from Tinker Air Force Base.“We brought roughly 70 volunteers from the 552nd [Air Control Wing], 72nd Air

  • Take action for teen dating violence

    This is the 10th year that Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month has been observed in February and this year’s theme, Action into Outrage, calls on parents and teens to be aware of the signs of dating abuse in order to help stop it.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, teen dating violence can include physical
  • The 72nd Security Forces Squadron has implemented additional Force Protection security measures. With these heightened measures, drivers can help alleviate gate congestion at high traffic times during the day by always having ID's and Common Access Cards ready, leaving the house 10-15 minutes early and if your unit is allowing delayed reporting, please do so. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    Extra security measures keeping Tinker safe

    The Department of Defense and U.S. Northern Command have directed additional force protection measures at military bases across NORTHCOM, which has caused some noticeable backups at Tinker Air Force Base gates.“Tinker has been directed to implement some Force Protection measures as random anti-terrorist measures,” said Senior Master Sgt. Brian
  • The 2020 Class of Honorary Commanders were inducted into the program during a ceremony Jan. 30 at the Sheraton Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. The group will get to see and experience various aspects of Tinker workforce while learning how the jobs at Tinker ultimately benefit the warfighter. The individuals are paired with wing and group leadership to be able to experience a more integrated aspect of military life within the units they're assigned to while also touring locations around the base throughout the year.

    Tinker graduates 2019 Honorary Commanders, inducts 2020 class

    A new class of 13 Tinker Honorary Commanders were inducted as the outgoing class graduated during the annual Honorary Commander Graduation and Induction Ceremony Jan. 30 at Midwest City’s Reed Conference Center.Hosted by Col. Paul Filcek, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, the ceremony brought together community and state leaders alongside Tinker Air
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    AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness

    The theme of readiness wove throughout the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 3. Resiliency, fitness, the AFMC We Need, Space Force and more among the topics of focus during the hour-long event. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stan Cadell, AFMC senior enlisted advisor, fielded dozens of questions from across the command during the event which was livestreamed on the AFMC Facebook page.

  • Winter Storm Update

    Team Tinker, Swing and Grave shifts today, Feb. 5, will NOT be operating, with the exception of designated emergency essential personnel.  Civilian employees now on duty (Feb. 5) who wish to leave prior to the end of their approved duty schedule can request leave through their supervisor.  Military personnel should coordinate any absences from duty
  • Senior Airman Alexis Lopez, dental assistant with the 319th Medical Group, demonstrates proper sanitary procedure by putting on a face mask at the medical treatment facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 7, 2017. Lopez said in addition to personal sanitation, there are also multiple steps taken to ensure treatment rooms are sanitary and prepared for patient use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elora J. Martinez)

    Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know

    With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.Many forms of coronavirus exist among both humans and animals, but this new strain’s lethality has triggered considerable
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    Mentoring Viewpoints: Tell me, teach me, involve me

    “Tell me and I forget.  Teach me and I may remember.  Involve me and I learn.” -- Benjamin FranklinThe value of mentorship is widely recognized by both the private and public sectors today, but it's important to note this is not a new idea.  The term "mentor" actually comes from ancient Greece and Homer's Odyssey, where Odysseus entrusted his son's
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    The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: What to expect

    The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.
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