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  • Educator says goodbye after 45 years at Tinker

    Just before graduating from Langston University in 1969, Lola King met a recruiter from Tinker Air Force Base. Just like that meeting changed her life, Dr. King has changed the lives of many. Today, she retires from civil service after a 45-year career, which has been highlighted by the inspiration

  • Engineering a career: Engineers perform myriad duties

    Approximately 1,600 engineers work at Tinker, performing myriad tasks.The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex employs engineers in the Aircraft Maintenance Group, the Commodities Maintenance Group, the Maintenance Support Group, the Propulsion Maintenance Group, and the Software Maintenance

  • Set healthy goals, make them stick

    Another year has passed and it's time to set new goals for a positive 2014. It is a time to reflect on last year's behaviors and create an opportunity to make positive lifestyle changes. Making resolutions and sticking to them can be an intimidating task. There are a few steps you can follow to help

  • Donated blood saved Tinker man

    Massive blood transfusions were required to save the life of a 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group employee injured in a motorcycle mishap a decade ago."I'm a living testament to the value of donated blood," said David Smith, branch chief in the Engineering Squadron, 38th CEIG.In June

  • Cookies bring holiday home to the Tinker dorms

    Remember the holidays as a child? The smell of cookies baking filled the house with a wonderful aroma. For many young Airmen, the taste of a delicious cookie can bring back happy memories of home and let them know someone is thinking of them this holiday season.This year a group of senior leadership

  • Bracelet connects woman, former POW

    A California woman and a former Tinker officer captured during the Vietnam War were "reunited" the day before Thanksgiving after an absence of many years.Kim Jaurena and her husband, Greg, were at their home in Murrieta, Calif., cleaning out their bedroom closet recently, when he chanced upon a

  • ‘Tis the season for holiday gift giving guidelines

    With the holidays approaching, Tinker employees need to be mindful of gift-giving policies."The holiday season is traditionally a time of parties, receptions, and exchanging gifts. However, even at the holiday season the standards of Conduct apply," advises the Department of Defense Standards of

  • Tinker employee honored for 50 years of service

    When Troy Corder came to work at Tinker Air Force Base, Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States, Charles de Gaulle was president of France, a gallon of gasoline cost 32 cents, a first-class postage stamp cost a nickel, and the first episode of the sci-fi series Star Trek was broadcast

  • Great American Smokeout: ‘One day’ starts today

    How many times have you started a sentence with "One day...?" "One day I'll go back to school." "One day I'll take that vacation." "One day I'll run a marathon." Or how about, "One day I'll quit smoking." It's time to turn that "one day" into today!Join the Health and Wellness Center and Quit

  • Mental Health Flight helping military, families

    "Coming for help doesn't mean you're worthless; it means you value your worth, just like we do," said Sheryl Milton, 72nd Medical Support Squadron Family Advocacy officer.The 72nd MDOS Mental Health Flight has 48 military, civilian and contracted professionals aiding Tinker's military members and