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Dec. 29, 2020
Tinker prepared for vaccine arrival

Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Medical Group is prepared to deliver coronavirus vaccinations quickly when supplies arrive. According to Department of Defense plans, Tinker’s initial doses will be prioritized for medical workers, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 29, 2020
New hours for Tinker’s COVID hotline

Tinker’s COVID hotline, 405-582-6297, is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The hotline is specifically intended for those who receive positive notifications and known close contacts. People with general public health questions on sanitization can also call the hotline.
Dec. 28, 2020
AFMC Connect continues focus on resiliency, connectedness for 2021

The Air Force Materiel Command will continue to focus on resiliency in 2021 through the AFMC Connect program. The initiative, launched in January 2020, provides monthly training topics for leaders to use for facilitating deliberate and meaningful discussions with teams in an effort to increase unit
Dec. 23, 2020
Air Force Trials 2021: A Virtual Experience

The anticipation for how Air Force Trials 2021 will be conducted can now cease. After much consideration, deliberation, and cross talk between multiple organizations, the decision has been made to have the 7th Annual Air Force Trials go fully virtual. Although this is not what many of our athletes
Dec. 22, 2020
Commentary: Don't underestimate alcohol during the holidays

The holiday season is already upon us and this is a time when many individuals find themselves celebrating at parties where alcoholic beverages are being served. It is important that everyone know what they are dealing with when it comes to consuming alcohol.
Dec. 14, 2020
New initiative to assist wage-grade workforce chart a career course

The path to promotion for Air Force Sustainment Center wage-grade personnel will become clearer in the coming weeks thanks to an initiative designed to inform and educate the workforce on their options. A team composed of workforce development, training, and personnel specialists is building an
Dec. 14, 2020
Supporting students: Application window for DeCA scholarship open

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14, 2020. Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2021.
Dec. 14, 2020
Operation Warp Speed official: First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive Monday

The nation's first vaccines for the COVID-19 virus will be distributed Monday, following the emergency-use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna said.
Dec. 11, 2020
AFLCMC team explores supersonic executive transport

By Daryl MayerAFLCMC Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – “Think about shrinking the world by getting somewhere twice as fast,” said Brig. Gen. Ryan Britton, Program Executive Officer for Presidential and Executive Airlift. Always looking for new capabilities, AFLCMC’s Presidential
Dec. 10, 2020
Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program

The program is designed to improve the retention of experienced Airmen and Space Professionals in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.

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