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  • Beat the heat, check the backseat

    Joel Gray was just 5 months old when he died. Lourdes Duvall and Tytus Hoskins lived only six months. These are just three of the nation's 33 young victims who died from hyperthermia in vehicles during 2012. So far this year, 23 children have suffered untimely deaths, most after having been

  • Tinker Airman reflects on journey from enlisted to officer ranks

    Tinker changed his life, literally and figuratively. Prior to his 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron assignment in 1999, Jason "JC" Henry was simply a senior airman fulfilling his enlistment obligation. At Tinker, someone took an interest in his career and something changed. The Airman soon pursued

  • The little shop that can make anything

    When jet-engine maintenance mechanics in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex need a one-of-a-kind or expensive tool or part to perform their jobs, they often visit the tool makers and engineers in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group's Repair and Development Shop."We support the backshops,"

  • 101 Critical Days: Basketball injuries most reported Class C mishaps

    Basketball, a sport played by a large number of Airmen, is also the one activity that results in the most reported Class C mishaps. During the 2012 Critical Days of Summer, there were 40 Class C injuries reported that resulted in lost work days.While it is incumbent upon each Airman to stay

  • A Tail Tale: Shop stays busy repairing rudders

    Each year, approximately one-fifth of the KC-135 Stratotankers still in service with the Air Mobility Command have their rudders repaired at Tinker.According to Unit Chief Fernando Esquivel of the 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron, his shop in Bldg. 9001 repairs about 80 rudders from KC-135

  • Stay connected with social media without sacrificing career

    Engaging in social media can be a positive experience that entertains, keeps people connected and allows opinions to be expressed on a wide variety of topics.In some cases though, social media can ruin personal reputations or careers, and create an open window for criminals to access personal

  • It’s A Bling Thing: Tinker has largest electroplating shop in DOD

    Almost every part on a U.S. Air Force jet aircraft engine has a thin coat of plating or plasma spray on it, and that process is aperformed in Bldg. 3001 at what is billed as the largest electroplating shop in the Department of Defense.According to John Foster, Special Processes Flight Chief in the

  • 101 Days of Summer: Think safety when it comes to water sports

    Sports and recreational activities account for the largest number of reported off-duty Class C injuries which resulted in lost duty time. Although basketball remains the sport resulting in the majority of injuries; summer activities bring risks in many other sports. This article focuses on water

  • Tinker nutrition class helps couple reboot healthy lifestyle

    Prometheus and Stacy Hagger have found the secret to success. Together, the married couple has lost 63 pounds since March. They'll be the first to admit success is not a secret -- it's a matter of perseverance, good habits and a positive attitude; plus a little bit of cheesecake, in moderation."It's