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200225-F-RI777-2020

Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial

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200225-F-RI777-1023

Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial chair in memory of Airman 1st Class Cartney McRaven

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200407-F-RI777-1068

Danny Marler is a civilian police officer assigned to the 72nd Security Forces Squadron. He is from Choctaw, Oklahoma, and enjoys fishing and golfing in his free time. His main duties include securing the base, perimeter and aircraft on the installation. During COVID, he says the gates have less traffic with so many people teleworking, which helps minimize contact during this time. The best part of his job is the interpersonal aspect and there's something different everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200405-F-RI777-1064

Yong McComb, the lead senior cook at the Vanwey Dining Facility, checks the food on the facility's reopening April 5, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200405-F-RI777-1051

Daniel James, a food service worker at the Vanwey Dining Facility, cleans and sanitizes all machinery and countertops in the facility. The DFAC reopened April 5 after extensive renovations. Currently, they are only open for carry-out food and beverages only. Monday through Friday, breakfast is 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On the weekends, brunch is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At this time, the dining facility is open for active duty and activated Reserves/Guard only. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200405-F-RI777-1024

Signage inside the Vanwey Dining Facility to promote good hygiene and social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200405-F-RI777-1037

The Vanwey Dining Facility is now reopened for carry-out only of food and beverages. Upon entry, the DFAC staff is screening customers using a COVID-19 questionnaire and doing temperature checks. The Vanwey is open seven days a week. Monday through Friday, breakfast is 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On the weekends, brunch is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At this time, the dining facility is open for active duty and activated Reserves/Guard only. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200405-F-RI777-1030

The Vanwey Dining Facility is now open for carry-out food and beverages only. Customers will undergo a COVID-19 screening process upon entry into the DFAC and signage is displayed to help with social distancing policies. Monday through Friday, breakfast is 6 a.m. to 8 a.m, lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On the weekends, brunch is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Currently, the dining facility is open for active duty and activated Reserves/Guard only. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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AFSC Spotlight

Staff Sgt. Ernest Graydon serves as the non-commissioned officer in charge of chapel resources. He has served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years and is from Tifton, GA. He loves fishing, church and spending time with his family. His primary duties as NCOIC are assuring the chapel has resources, handling contracting issues and appropriated funding, maintaining facility and serves as the contracting officer representative for Chapel Tithes and Offerings. During the COVID crisis, Chapel staff is manning the Latte Lounge and engaging with the Airmen there. They are only allowing five people at a time inside, adhering to social distancing policies and cleaning and sanitizing often. The Latte Lounge is open seven days a week. Graydon says the best part of his job "is having the opportunity as a team to connect and build rapport with other Airmen." (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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AFSC Spotlight

Maj. Tikia Wright, chief of laboratory services and infection preventionist with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, has served in the U. S. Air Force for three years. Her hometown is Shreveport, LA, and she loves crafting. Some of her team's main duties are bringing samples into the lab and running influenza tests on their analyzer. If it is determined to possibly be COVID, it is processed and shipped to the epidemiology lab at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. As the infection preventionist, she ensures that the 72nd Medical Group staff is wearing the correct personal protection equipment, that the clinic is stocked with proper PPE, hand sanitizer is distributed throughout the clinic and ensuring infection is not passed between staff members and patients. Wright loves the lab, providing the quote, "without the lab, you're only guessing." The lab is able to provide results for the doctors and PAs to be able to determine a diagnosis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1055

Capt. Audrick Yee writes down information from a patient who had signs of allergies or other upper-respiratory symptoms in the 'sick tent' set up in the front entrance of the 72nd Medical Group clinic. The tent allows medical personnel to provide quicker care to patients without contaminating the inside of the clinic which is currenly being used for patients with scheduled appointments. The patients in the tent are also able to receive any medications they may need while there. Note: the tent is not being used for individuals who may be suspected for COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1016

Capt. Audrick Yee, 72nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, fills out a questionnaire for a service member who had just returned from deployment. Additional health protection condition measures have been implemented in the 72nd Medical Group with the COVID-19 virus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1027

A sick tent has been installed at the front entrance of the 72nd Medical Group clinic. Medical personnel ask each incoming patient several questions to determine their path for medical care. If an individual is suspected for COVID-19, symptomatic or not, they are asked to stay in their vehicles while medical personnel dressed in containment gear asks them more extensive questions. If an individual is experiencing allergies or other upper-respiratory symptoms, they will enter a bay in the sick tent to be further evaluated. This will prevent them from entering the clinic and spreading any contamination, even if it's just a cold or flu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1037

First Lt. Samantha Holmquist, 72nd Healthcare Operations Squadron, and Capt. Audrick Yee, 72nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, work together to determine a treatment for a patient experiencing upper-respiratory symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1054

First Lt. Samantha Holmquist, a registered nurse in the 72nd Healthcare Operations Squadron, wipes down all machinery and surfaces she's used and touched after helping a patient at the 72nd Medical Group clinic. A 'sick tent' has been put up in the front entrance of the clinic to be able to help all patients who have any signs of upper-respiratory symptoms. The 72nd HCOS will ask the patients pertinent questions, take their vitals and order and deliver any necessary medications without the patients having to go into the clinic. Note: the sick tent is not being used for individuals suspect for COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200324-F-RI777-1060

The 72nd Medical Group Pharmacy at the 72nd Medical Group is currently requiring patients to utilize their drive thru for all pharmacy services. This includes picking up previously activated prescriptions, previously called-in refills, activation of electronic prescriptions, drop off of written prescriptions or if a doctor has sent a prescription to the pharmacy. After checking in at the drive-thru, patients may be directed by pharmacy personnel to the overflow area in the parking lot located directly behind the drive-thru. For more information call the pharmacy at 405-582-6315, Option 2, Option 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200327-F-RI777-2071

Pharmacy operations have gone to a drive-thru basis only. Since the demand to get prescriptions has gone up so people can stay in their homes, and also to take care of patients safely, the inside desks and waiting rooms are currently closed to pharmacy clientele. Pharmacy representatives are working with individuals in each vehicle for prescription medication requests and pick-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200327-F-RI777-2041

Senior Airman Jaiyda Hale, a lab technician with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, helps deliver prescriptions to customers in their vehicles in the overflow parking of the 72nd Medical Group and also helps put away medications, stock supplies, and work in the drive-thru. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200214-F-RI777-

As the new 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate Director, Stephanie Wilson finds this point in her career as bringing her full circle. As a civil engineer for most of her 24-year Air Force career, Wilson also served for two years as the 72nd Air Base Wing commander and retired from active duty in 2017. With this position, she is back in her original career field doing the work she loves with a strong and diverse team surrounding her. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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200213-F-RI777-1003

Nathan Suida, the "burn boss" from the Wildlife Fire Center, San Antonio Wildland Fire Module, left, speaks with John Krupovage, Natural Resources; Keith Buehler, 72nd Civil Engineering installation management division chief and 72nd CE Director Stephanie Wilson during a prescribed burn at the Scissortail Trails area Feb. 13. Wilson oversees all aspects of civil engineering on Tinker, ranging from the Tinker Fire Departments, roads and facilities across the installation to the natural preservation of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

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