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  • Women recall their contributions as history makers

    It's by pure coincidence that Helen Keasling and Louise Strom both now have daughters working as civilians at Tinker Air Force Base. But it's not a coincidence that when they started jobs at military installations more than 50 years ago, they didn't realize they were an integral part of history. Ms.

  • My first day at boot camp

    My heart was racing and adrenaline was pumping through my body. Every muscle I have was aching and beads of sweat were dripping down my warm, red face. I felt like I couldn't go anymore, couldn't push myself. I was sucking in air and my lungs felt like they were going to explode. I literally thought

  • Program provides support for new military spouses

    Valentine's Day, the day of love and affection, is a special holiday for many couples around the world. Heart Link workshops are special times for many couples as well, particularly spouses on Tinker Air Force Base. Heart Link is a free, one-day workshop offered through the Airman and Family

  • Outdoor Recreation ski trip …simply awesome

    I'm at a crossroads. On one hand, I want to tell you, a Tinker Take Off reader, the recent Tinker Outdoor Recreation ski trip to "Purgatory" - Durango Mountain Resort - was miserable and torturous. But, that's not true at all. See, if I were to tell you a lie, maybe it would deter you from booking a

  • Tinker’s air traffic controllers have an eye on the sky

    The Air Traffic Control tower on Tinker operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year, but all of the responsibility lies on only 35 to 40 people within the unit. These people, many ranked senior airman or below, control all air traffic in and out of Tinker, safeguarding about $3.3

  • Three from Tinker attend AF School of Boxing

    The Air Force School of Boxing is back in session at the boxing gym here.As of Jan. 8, Air Force boxing coach Steven Franco has been leading his pupils, which include three from Tinker, through his brand of "boxing 101."For camp veterans, such as All-Air Force light heavyweight Larry Hampp, two-time

  • Smart strategies, tips can help you warm up to running on cold days

    People have several reasons to run outdoors. For those who enjoy running it can be simply be breathing in fresh air, witnessing a sunrise or experiencing the changing seasons. Others simply find themselves needing to keep up running year round because of the regulation changes to the fitness

  • Safety, injury prevention important with new PT standards

    With new physical training standards implemented by Air Force Instruction in July 2010, active duty men and women need to focus on exercising safely and preventing injuries.The new AFI requires active duty Air Force members to test twice a year and includes a faster run time to get the same amount

  • Tinker history: “The commander’s house”

    Proper military housing for the commanding officer has always been an expectation and entitlement. What was deemed appropriate could range from a well-equipped tent on the battlefield to a fairly elaborate and elegant abode on an established installation. When then-Lt. Col. Clarence L. Tinker, the