Current Air Force Information: https://www.af.mil/News/Coronavirus-Disease-2019/
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The 72nd Medical Group has partnered with the Oklahoma City County Health Department to do mass COVID vaccination clinics on April 15, 23, 29 & 30 for FIRST DOSE of Moderna. The clinic will be open on the following dates/times at Bldg. 1094 (the base medical treatment facility).
April 15: 1 - 4 p.m. April 23: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. April 29: 3-5 p.m. April 30: 5:15 p.m. Anyone 18 and older with base access is eligible to be vaccinated. Due to the partnering with the local county, the DoD vaccination schema is not being followed and DoD forms are not required.
There is are a large volume of vaccines available to reach military, military dependents, civilians, contractors, retirees and anyone else with base access and I.D.
To sign up for an appointment, visit https://covidvaccinesignup.timetap.com You may need to use a non-DOD computer and follow instructions on site to sign up. For questions or assistance call the 72nd MDG COVID support line at 405-582-6297. Walk-ins are welcome however priority will be given to people with appointments first.
For fastest service, please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment time and bring pages 1 and 3 (completed) of the COVID Vaccine Consent Packet (Fillable PDF).
For more information on base access, gate entry and location, see the Tinker Gate & Hours Map (PDF).
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Tinker has been receiving regular, but low vaccination supply. Our first responders and mission essential personnel have been prioritized first with vaccinations. We are working on partnerships with the state and local communities to reach a greater amount of the Tinker community and will update, as necessary. Base personnel are encouraged to seek vaccination opportunities throughout the Oklahoma area.
Vaccination Location & Registration Sites:
https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov
https://www.oklahoma.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
https://www.vaxokc.com MASS VACCINE CLINIC @ FAIRGROUNDS APRIL 7
https://vaccinefinder.org
https://portal.immylabs.com/vaccine
https://www.chickasaw.net/News...Vaccines-to-all-Oklahomans.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/ONHSWahZhaZheHealthCenter
https://www.mercy.net/forms/vaccinations/
Please note: this is not a complete list of the opportunities available in the local area.
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FAQ on COVID-19 Vaccine
Q1. Will vaccines be available at Tinker? When will they be available? A1. The vaccine is being distributed on base as received. DoD initially expects limited quantity and a phased delivery of COVID-19 vaccine following FDA Emergency Use Authorization.
Q2. Who will be the first to get the vaccine? A2. Vaccination distribution prioritization will focus on those providing direct medical care, maintaining essential national security and installation functions, deploying forces, and those at the highest risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19, before other members of the DoD population. The DoD Population Schema, located at the link below, lists the order in which vaccines will be distributed based on priority. https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Vaccine-Availability
Q3. I’m a retiree/spouse/dependent, can I get the vaccine at the Tinker Clinic? A3. Retirees and other qualified DoD beneficiaries will be able to receive the vaccine. This will occur once supply availability and the appropriate level of prioritization is reached. Notification will be made through public messaging at that time.
Q4. How do I sign up to get on the vaccination list? A4. Once the appropriate prioritization level is reached, notification will be made through public messaging.
Q5. How will I know when it is my turn/how are notifications being made? A5. Notification of vaccine’s availability will be made through the chain of command, or through public messaging, once the appropriate prioritization level is reached. The DoD Population Schema, located at the link below, lists the order in which vaccines will be distributed based on priority. https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Vaccine-Availability
Q6. Are you accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine? A6. No, walk-ins are not being accepted for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Tinker Clinic is providing vaccinations based on the DoD Population Schema, located at the link below. It lists the order in which vaccines will be distributed based on priority. This plan is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Vaccine-Availability
Q7. Will the DoD require all service members to receive the vaccine?A7. No. The vaccine is being offered on a voluntary basis. Priority populations are highly encouraged to receive the vaccine. When formally licensed by the FDA, the DoD may require a vaccine for military personnel or personnel in specific fields, as is the case for the influenza vaccine.
Q8. Which Select Reserve and National Guard personnel will receive the vaccine? A8. Selected Reserve personnel include drilling members of the Federal Reserve and National Guard. Selected Reserve personnel on orders for more than 30 days are included in the active component.
Q9. Will we still need to wear masks and practice physical distancing once a vaccine is available? A9. Yes. The intent of the vaccine is to prevent the spread of COVID 19. We will still need to wear cloth face covings and practice physical distancing to limit the spread of the virus. Additionally, we will not have enough vaccine initially to vaccinate everyone who wants the vaccine and COVID-19 pandemic risks will continue. We will continue to recommend wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, for everyone, until pandemic risk of COVID-19 is substantially reduced.
Q10. How important is it to get vaccinated when the vaccine becomes available? A10. People who are offered the first-available vaccine are considered to be in groups that are most in need of COVID-19 protection. Vaccinated people will be protecting themselves, as well as their families and all people with whom they interact. Evaluation of the first-available vaccine will continue, even after its pre-licensure release. The release of other vaccines cannot be fully predicted, so people who are offered the first-available vaccine will be encouraged to receive this vaccine.
Q11: How long will protection last following vaccination? A11. We do not know how long protection will last following vaccination but it will be critically important to measure long-term protection (at least two years) in the phase 3 trials and in other groups prioritized for early vaccination. We are still learning about the duration of protection following infection with COVID-19 and it is too early to tell how long protection will last.
Q12. Can someone get COVID-19 from the vaccine? A12. No, it is not possible to get COVID-19 from vaccines. Vaccines against COVID-19 use inactivated virus, parts of the virus, or a gene from the virus. None of these can cause the coronavirus.
Below is an excerpt from the CDC describing how current COVID-19 vaccines operate. View the full page at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the "spike protein." The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.
Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.
At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect against future infection. The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain this protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.
It is important to note that you can still contract COVID-19, but will now have the antibodies to fight it off, to not get sick. Additionally, it is not known how long the vaccine is effective. This is why it is important to keep wearing masks, washing hands and practicing physical distancing.
Q13. Should children get the vaccine? A13. The current vaccine trials have not studied the safety and efficacy for children and manufactures are not currently asking the FDA for authorization to vaccinate children.
Q14. How does the vaccine work? A14. Manufacturers have different science behind their vaccines. Most mimic COVID symptoms, allowing the body to build antibodies. You can find further information on the vaccine manufacturers' websites.
Q15. Will the vaccine require multiple shots? A15. Yes. Depending on the type of vaccine received, there will be an initial shot followed three to four weeks later with a second shot. Vaccines from different manufacturers are NOT interchangeable; it is important that people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine return for their second shot at the appropriate time.
Q16. Will Tinker be offering vaccines to DoD contractors? A16. COVID-19 vaccines may be offered to, and administered at DoD vaccination sites for contractors directly supporting the DoD on DoD installations when available and prioritization level is reached, subject to the terms of their contract.
Q17. Where can Tinker personnel get more information on COVID-19 vaccines? A17. The latest information on COVID-19 vaccines as well as the latest Health Protection Conditions, Declarations of Public Health Emergency, COVID testing information and a list of resources can be found on the Tinker web page at https://www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus/
Q18. What are our civilian counterparts doing to aid in vaccination? A18. The Oklahoma State Department of Health has a website where people can register for upcoming vaccine clinics and present their level of need (age, essential worker status, comorbidities, etc.). Visit https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov to register. Additional Oklahoma information can be found at https://oklahoma.gov/covid19.html
Q19. I have questions not addressed in this FAQ. A19. If you have additional questions, please call the 72nd Medical Group at 405-582-6009 during regular business hours. To minimize call volume on clinic staff, please do not call until you have read through this FAQ. Your question might already be answered.
As of March 1, 2021, Tinker AFB is in Health Protection Condition BRAVO PLUS.
HPCON Bravo Plus includes the following actions:
All individuals on military installations performing official duties on behalf of DoD from any location other than the individual’s home or car, including outdoor shared spaces, will wear masks and practice physical distancing in accordance with the most current CDC guidelines. Some exceptions include, but are not limited to: when an individual is alone in an office with floor-to-ceiling walls with a door closed; for brief periods of time when eating and drinking while maintaining distancing in accordance with CDC guidance and instructions from leadership; when mask is required to be lowered briefly for identification or security reasons; when necessary to reasonably accommodate a religious belief; when necessary to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability; when use substantively interferes with the proper wear and use of personal protective equipment necessary for the accomplishment of one’s military duties. Visit these links for full memorandums: DoD Face Mask Memorandum, Air Force Face Mask Memorandum Tinker AFB Supplement to 16 Feb DAF Memo
For indoor events (commanders calls, award ceremonies, etc.) in large venues with rowed seating (like Tinker Auditorium), FACE COVERINGS WILL BE WORN AT ALL TIMES and occupants will SKIP EVERY OTHER ROW while ensuring AT LEAST THREE (3) OPEN SEATS BETWEEN EACH PERSON AND/OR HOUSEHOLD WITHIN A ROW. Food and beverages can be served, but attendees will ONLY LOWER MASKS WHEN ACTUALLY TAKING DRINKS OR BITES OF FOOD. Because of the mandatory spacing required above, maximum attendance will be determined by the designed seating capacity of the venue, given the limitations listed here.
For indoor events in smaller locations without permanent rowed seating (conference rooms, break rooms), MASKS WILL BE WORN AT ALL TIMES and SOCIAL DISTANCED SEATING MUST BE MAINTAINED. Food and beverage service must adhere to the rules in paragraph above, and room capacity will be limited only by adherence to the social distancing rules.
Outdoor events may be held (Hails and Farewells, unit fitness training, etc.) without limits on attendance. Without exception, such events will adhere to the CDC recommended social distanced seating between individuals or households. Food/beverage service rules from paragraph above apply. LARGE AIRCRAFT HANGARS WITH FULLY OPENED AIRCRAFT ACCESS DOORS WILL BE CONSIDERED OUTDOOR VENUES.
All Commissary patrons must possess a valid ID Card, with exception of disabled veterans/retirees needing visitor assistance to shop.
Previous installation-specific travel guidance (20 May 20-Military Restricted Movement Guidance; 4 Jun 20-Civilian Travel Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic are both rescinded. All installation members will now adhere to SECDEF and Air Force conditions-based travel guidance. Refer to https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/ for the most current list of unrestricted states and countries for travel.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is a rapidly changing situation. The two included attachments from the CDC will provide you with general information on what you need to know about COVID-19 and how to stop the spread of germs. In addition to these measures, it is important to stay informed on travel recommendations and restrictions. For travelers returning from overseas areas, home monitoring, quarantine, and/or isolation are NOT currently recommended by the CDC; except for travelers returning from Level 2 or Level 3 countries. For travelers returning from Level 3 countries within the past 14 days who also have symptoms of cough, fever, or shortness of breath, please seek medical care. For individuals, including health care workers, who have had close contact with a known case of COVID-19 within the past 14 days, please seek medical care. Call ahead of your medical visit for instructions and to notify the medical team of recent travel or close contact to a known case of COVID-19.
These recommendations may change in the near future, and we will continue to update recommendations IAW guidance from the CDC, OSDH and DOD. We will provide updates as necessary. If you have any Tinker AFB questions concerning the novel coronavirus, contact Tinker's COVID-19 Hotline: 405-582-6297
As of Dec. 3, 2020, the COVID-19 screening questionnaire or presumptive screening are no longer required.
To help the Public Health Flight streamline the process, the below instructions will be followed.
• If a member receives a POSITIVE COVID-19 test result, send an email to the following email org box: usaf.tinker.72-mdg.mbx.72-mdg-sgpm-public-health@mail.mil
• Title of the email: REPORTING
• Body of email: Individual’s name and a good contact number as well as their supervisor’s name and contact number.
Public Health will conduct their interview as normal. Any other unit channeling/processes should remain the same.
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City-County Health Dept:
Oklahoma State Health Department
Canadian County
Cleveland County
Q: If the base shuts down will the Commissary and/or Base Exchange also shut down?
A: The Commissary and Base Exchange services will remain available.
There has been no disruption to supply delivery. The possibility of limiting items for purchase has been considered and begun to be implemented, such as limiting purchases of water/paper products etc.
The hours of the Commissary will be limited beginning March 25. From 8:30 a.m., the Commissary will be open to authorized handicapped patrons. From 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Commissary will be open to military, their dependents and eligible first responders (i.e. Tinker Fire Dept.). From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Commissary will be open to 100% military ID card holders. This will be in effect until further notice.
Q: Is Tinker going to limit the number of individuals allowed on the installation?
A: The number of individuals on the installation has been limited through telework efforts. We are not allowing individuals who have tested positive or that have recently traveled to a Level 3 country and have posted signs at our gates instructing individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 or traveled to a high risk location to not enter the installation and to return home and contact their Primary Care Doctor or call 405-582-6542.
Q: Are additional measures being taken to clean and sanitize common areas?
A: We are asking that everyone do their part in helping to clean and sanitize areas. We encourage you to wipe down your personal office space regularly as well as cleaning doorknobs, handles and light switches and other common areas, daily.
Q: Will postal service still run on Tinker AFB?
A: Currently, yes.
Q: Will this virus prompt leadership to enforce mission essential personnel only?
A: We are continuing to monitor the situation extremely closely. The safety and well-being of our Airmen and their families is our top priority, and we want to ensure that we are able to minimize the threat whenever and wherever possible.
Q: Are squadrons allowed the flexibility to run at a reduced or minimum manning schedule to promote social distancing and limit contact?
A: Under the 72nd Air Base Wing, squadrons are able to make those decisions to meet the needs of the mission while protecting our Airmen.
Q: If an individual is TDY, will they be permitted to return to their home station?
A: The DOD is currently under ‘Stop Movement’ guidance, which restricts military or civilians, whose travel is government-funded, from TDY or PCS movement.
Q: How can we obtain proper cleaning supplies for our work centers and our tools?
A: Any expenses incurred to address COVID-19 concerns (additional supplies, contract costs, etc.) can be executed using local funds. Funds expended in support of COVID-19 should be tracked through ESP Code C1 and included in your OAC-18 weekly report to AFIMSC via local 72 CPTS. Costs will be compiled for reimbursement.
Q: What is considered within the local travel restrictions?
A: The 72nd Air Base Wing has a two-hour-by-ground travel limitation. Employees from other organizations on Tinker should check with their supervisors or unit specific travel restrictions.
Q: What precautions should I be taking?
A: All Air Force personnel are encouraged to follow the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of contracting the new coronavirus is low, but CDC officials do recommend getting an influenza vaccine and taking everyday preventative actions to help preclude the spread of germs. We encourage all Air Force personnel and their families to continue to practice proper hygiene as the best way to prevent the spread of viruses. This includes washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitized that contains at least 60% alcohol. Also, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with those who are sick. Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces should also be done.
Q: Who is eligible to get tested?
A: The CDC and Oklahoma State Department of Health have strict guidance on testing. In order for us to administer testing, an individual has to be symptomatic (cough, fever of 100.4*). If you exhibit those symptoms, we can collect a sample and send it off for testing, but if you’re not symptomatic then we will not be able to test.
Q: Is there a fee to get tested?
A: No
Q: Is TRICARE coverage affected in any way regarding testing or benefits?
A: TRICARE Beneficiaries should use the TRICARE Website -- https://www.tricare.mil/coronavirus -- for questions and updated information related to COVID-ID. TRICARE benefits should be covered anywhere that accepts Tricare off base.
Q: What are long-term precautions that will be implemented to prevent further spread of the virus?
A: The long-term precautions to be implemented will be similar to those currently taken influenza and other diseases: medical surveillance and approved medical countermeasures, once created/approved by FDA and DOD.
Q: What is the plan of action if Tinker AFB has a positive result?
A: If a member tests positive, public health will report the laboratory confirmed case to the Air Force and to the local health department since it is a reportable medical event. The public health will conduct tracing and interviews. Public Health will go to the workplace and conduct a workplace survey to identify coworkers who may be considered contacts. The MDG will work in conjunction with CE to provide workplace cleaning and disinfection protocols and information.
Q: How can I self-quarantine if I become infected and live in the dorms?
A: We have designated dorm rooms for self-quarantine
Q: What are Air Force medical facilities doing to educate, prevent, screen and manage efforts?
A: Air Force medical facilities are protecting the force in accordance with Office of the Secretary of Defense Force Health Protection Guidance. Air Force medical facilities are mitigating the spread of the virus by ensuring accountability of all service members who have returned from mainland China and placing those service members under a 14-day restriction of movement. The Air Force is preparing by publishing screening and event-management guidance, training staff in CDC processes and ensuring medical personnel rehearse event-management processes. Air Force medical staff help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 by using personal protective equipment, as well as developing health-surveillance protocols, PPE requirements and tracing processes in coordination with state and local public health.
Q: What are procedures for 'directing' employees to self-quarantine?
A: Public health and your commander/supervisor should be notified ASAP. If you are instructed to quarantine, you are to stay at home unless it is an emergency. If you have other members in your home, distance yourself. Continue to follow sanitary measures (washing your hands) and stay in quarantine until you've completed the entire duration - even if you feel better. Wipe down areas in your home that you've come in contact with during your quarantine. Keep other members of your home in quarantine if you were in close contact with them. Stay hydrated.
Q: My spouse is active duty personnel who works in medical. If he is exposed, what are plans to minimize the exposure to his family?
A: The Medical Group executes its Medical Employee Health Program as mandated by OSHA. To minimize exposure family members should follow CDC's instructions on how to self-isolate or quarantine at home.
Q: I am 60 years old with Diabetes. What action is best for me?
A: For anyone that is considered a "high-risk" individual, the best action is to stay home and away from public places and large gatherings of people. If that individual needs to leave home, they should follow CDC guidelines.
Q: If someone has been sick or running a fever, do you require them to quarantine for 14 days even if they do not test positive for the coronavirus?
A: Anyone exhibiting symptoms of concern are asked to leave the work area and contact medical for further assessment.
Q: People can be contagious without being symptomatic. How will the base address interaction in the workplace to those that aren't showing typical symptoms but may have the virus?
Q: Is the base equipped with sufficient COVID-19 tests to stay ahead of the outbreak and provide decision-makers with enough solid data to make operational decisions?
A: Currently Tinker AFB does not test for COVID-19. We send the tests to either the Mil Reference Lab or to OK Health Department lab.
Q: Will accessibility to the clinic be affected?
A: Anyone who walks into the clinic will be screened.
Q: How will retirees be affected?
A: Transitioning all routine appointments to virtual appointments. Pharmacy will be a drive thru to limit exposure.
Q: In order to get tested, you have to experience symptoms. But what about the people who are affected who don't experience symptoms?
A: Self-quarantine is always possible.
Q: Can you be screened and test negative?
A: Yes, absolutely.
Q: Can questionnaires be made available to civilians, dependents and retirees?
A: COVID-19 screening questionnaires are available on our website, www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus/
Q: Can the virus live on different surfaces/materials for different amounts of time? How does that affect those that work on sheet metal or aircraft?
A: No different to any other surface. Refer to question #1.
Q: Under our current HPCON, several events have been cancelled. Have youth sports such as baseball and t-ball been cancelled or had their seasons delayed as well?
A: Currently, all sports events have been cancelled.
Q: With closures on and off base, has there been any consideration for the Youth Center to open to help with those who are mission essential personnel (i.e., Security Forces)?
A: The School Age Program is open for children who are currently enrolled in the program. As per guidance dated March 20 from AFSVC/CC, parents are encouraged to keep their children at home to fully achieve proper social distancing. Due to the risk associated with enrolling new children and youth in the program, the waiting list has been paused until the threat has passed.
Q: What changes are being made within the CDC?
A: The CDCs will remain open to be able to support child care for our mission essential personnel. However, drop-in options will not be available.
Q: The 24/7 gyms are closed, but the Gerrity Gym remains open only for active duty, reservists, guard and active civilians. Why are retirees and dependents excluded?
A: This decision was based from a readiness-standpoint. The Gerrity Gym will close on Wednesdays and Sundays for cleaning, and the gym has limited the number of individuals who can exercise and enforced the amount of time each individual can exercise (one hour).
**24-hour gyms (Bldg 216 & 3705) will be closed until May 11
Q: What training classes are being held and what classes are being cancelled?
A: All FSS training classes that are non-mission essential are cancelled. NEO has not been cancelled.
Q: Is it possible that if the base shuts down, we’d experience a government furlough?
A: No.
Q: Am I able to purchase cleaning products (sanitizer, Lysol wipes, soaps, etc) with my Government Purchase Card during this time?
A: Yes, Government Purchase Cards may be used for purchase of cleaning products for the work center. Any expenses incurred to address COVID-19 concerns (additional supplies, contract costs, etc.) can be executed using local funds. Funds expended in support of COVID-19 should be tracked through ESP Code C1 and included in your OAC-18 weekly report to AFIMSC via local 72 CPTS. Costs will be compiled for reimbursement.
Q: Are non-bargaining employees restricted from government or non-government funded travel, and what does that mean?
A: All employees regardless of bargaining or non-bargaining have a restriction on movement for government-funded travel, such as PCS and TDY (with few exemptions as authorized by first GO in the chain of command).
. Q: The VPN is already at max capacity with most people still reporting to base. Will there be plans to deviate work schedules or triage those who need access?
A: Priority service for connectivity to VPN is not something currently employed for USAF users. HQ Air Force senior IT leaders are working with key cyberspace agencies to rapidly onboard and employ technologies which will increase the capabilities of our telework force.
Q: What is being done to improve teleworking capabilities?
A: Multiple levels of efforts are underway to improve the capacity including increasing bandwidth and licensing for VPN capabilities, remote desktop applications and enabling MS Outlook Client to connect without use of VPN. As new capabilities are employed, information will be disseminated.
Q: I am considered a high-risk, vulnerable individual who is more vulnerable to contracting the virus, but I have very little success connecting to the VPN. What options do I have?
A: Multiple improvement efforts are underway to improve telework capabilities. Until such time as these improved and new capabilities are established, you are asked to use non-VPN capabilities where possible (i.e. webmail).
Q: Will fire doors be propped open in Bldg. 3001? These are high-touch surface areas and I think risk of infection outweighs the risk of fires.
A: CE will work with facility managers to prop open high use doors as much as possible in order to reduce contact hazards associated with high-touch surfaces.
Q: Are there facilities in place for quarantined individuals?
A: We do have up to 24 dorm rooms set aside for dorm residents that are required to be quarantined.
A: Please contact your PCM or Public Health for evaluation. If quarantine is necessary, Public Health will notify dorm management to make arrangements.
Q: During this COVID-19 situation, is it possible to continue construction projects? Namely the Bldg. 3001 parking lot.
A: Construction is continuing across the base to include Bldg. 3001 parking lot in particular. With reduced parking over the past week CE actually start this work a bit ahead of schedule.
Q: What is the difference between mission essential and emergency essential?
A: Mission essential is defined as those needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of an activity. Emergency essential is defined as those needed to ensure the requirement to maintain certain levels of medical, security, performance, conduct and overall fitness that make them suitable for assignment to an austere and stressful combat environment.
TRAVEL:
Q: Are civilians restricted from personal travel?
A: No. Civilian employees are not restricted from personal travel.
Q: Can a supervisor deny leave to a civilian who is traveling outside the local commuting area?
A: Depending on the type of leave, a supervisor can deny or cancel leave to a civilian who is traveling outside the local commuting area based on mission requirements. A supervisor may not deny personal leave conducted at the expense of the individual solely because an employee is traveling outside of the local commuting area or to a CDC-designated level 2 or greater area.
LEAVE:
Q: Can supervisors question the reason for which their employees are requesting annual leave?
A: Since supervisors must balance the work of the agency against the interest of the employee in using annual leave, supervisors may find it necessary from time to time to ask employees how they will use the requested annual leave so that the supervisors may make informed decisions about scheduling the leave. In such cases, employees are not required to provide the supervisor with this information, but their request for annual leave may be denied based on mission requirements. DoD Components should also be mindful of requirements under their collective bargaining agreements.
Note: Not addressed in these Q&As, but if the employee is on WSL, then they should not be traveling outside of the commuting area. They should be on their personal leave to go outside of commuting area.
Medical Group: OPEN; Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for virtual appointments/telephone consults and limited face to face appointments. No procedures at this time. Call the appointment line at 734-2778 for healthcare needs.
Pharmacy: OPEN; Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive thru only
3001 Cafeteria: OPEN
AAFES: OPEN; 100% face covering required
- Main Store: OPEN; Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No dine-in seating at food court or Burger King
- Express I: OPEN; Mon-Fri 6 a.m. to midnight; Sat 6 a.m. to midnight; Sun 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Express II: Mon CLOSED; OPEN; Tue-Thu 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sun CLOSED
- Express III: OPEN; Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat-Sun CLOSED
- Military Clothing and Sales: OPEN; Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat-Sun CLOSED
- Barber Shop: OPEN to all patrons; Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat-Sun CLOSED
Airman & Family Readiness Center: OPEN
Arts & Crafts: OPEN
Auto Hobby: OPEN
Bowling Center: OPEN
CDC and Youth Center: All CDC locations and Youth Center OPEN; no Drop-In Care or Open Recreation
Chapel Service: OPEN
Commissary: OPEN; Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 100% face covering for authorized patrons. No visitors.
Dining Facility/Flight Kitchen: OPEN; take-out only
Golf Course: OPEN; Mulligan’s Grill Closed
Gerrity Fitness Center: OPEN to Active Duty/Reserve Military and DoD Civilians; Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thursday and Sunday for deep cleaning. Patrons must show identification. Only 43 patrons at a time with-one hour workout time limits. No basketball, racquetball, sauna or showers. Call the Gerrity at 734-5607 for more information. All other fitness centers remain closed.
Information, Tickets, and Travel: OPEN
Library: OPEN
Lodging: OPEN
Military Personnel/ID Cards: Appointment only (Make an appointment at: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ ) *accommodations can be made for short-notice deployments on request
Outdoor Recreation: OPEN
Pool: CLOSED
Thrift Store: OPEN
Veterinarian Clinic: OPEN; with limited hours and 50 percent staffing.
Mon-Thu 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon
The staff will take appointments for immediately upcoming or past due vaccines/wellness exams, helping families prepare to PCS with their pets, health certificate examinations and urgent/sick call appointments. They will not be doing any anesthetic procedures or surgeries at this time. The Tinker Vet Clinic can be reached at 405-734-5780.
Visitor Control Center/Pass & ID: Beginning Nov. 30, 2020, the VCC will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Visitors requiring a pass after hours will meet their sponsor at Tinker Gate to obtain a 24-hour pass. Due to HPCON Charlie visitation restrictions, only family members of base housing residents will be authorized a pass at the gate after hours. All other visitors, customers and Restricted Area Badge processing will occur at the Visitor Control Center during the new operating hours.
- Personnel will be met at the Visitor Center main entry, screened, sign-in, and may be asked to wait in their vehicle until interior population allow for additional patrons. Visitor Center will only permit 9 personnel in the lobby at one time.
- NO FOOD DELIVERIES PERMITTED FOR BASE ENTRY (Door Dash, PostMates, GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc.)
Current gate hours can be found on the Tinker AFB Construction Zone page.
The Trusted Traveler program has been suspended indefinitely. Access will be denied to any visitors who do not already have credentials or do not have official business on installation. Exceptions can be requested through the first O-6 or equivalent in the requestor’s chain of command routed to the 72 ABW. To clarify, credentialed retirees and veterans will retain access, non-credentialed visitors will not.
The Commissary and Base Exchange are now requiring patrons, employees to wear face coverings at their stores.
Current Exchange hours can be found on the Tinker AFB Exchange website.
Current Commissary hours can be found on the Tinker AFB Commissary website.
Maj. Karl Bituin
Airman 1st Class Jacob Hungler
Staff Sgt. Brent Goddu
Staff Sgt. Jacob Barth
Rhonda England
2nd Lt. Ashlyn Paulson
Natalie Lindsey
Airman 1st Class Daniel Oros
Maj. Tikia Wright
Staff Sgt. Ernest Graydon
Beverly Stewart
Tech. Sgt. Cody Agee
Chris Johnson
Danny Marler
Danny Bumb
Maj. Joseph Jones
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sam Bridges
Joey Chapa
Kait Kampmeyer
Randall Looke
Huey Joe
Robin Lewallen
Brittany Littleton
Chaplain (Capt.) Felix Jones
Airman 1st Class Arlexis Nelson
Pam Cowns
Anthony Underwood
Airman 1st Class Grace Brown
Yong McComb
Dr. (Capt.) David Rodriquez
Frank Shenold
Sandra Brown
Richard Shackelford
Airman 1st Class Shane Butler
Janice Hill
Drew Stussi
Allen Kalsem
Staff Sgt. John Gomez
Victor Struggs
Mary Wood
Patrick Nash
Senior Airman Hannah Gerics
Marcel Jacques
Mike Garrett
Senior Airman Jaiyda Hale
Chong Smith
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Kepple
Ryan Floyd
1st Lt. James Dillard
Tech. Sgt. Crystal Carr
Sonny Barber
Edith Lowe
Diann Riter
Jacquline “Jae” Grinston
David Hash
Linda Ewings
Airman 1st Class I’Munique Green
Lisa McMorris
Angie Gronlund
Chris Ence
Airman 1st Class Cody Huff
Donna Conover
Annie Whiteman
Brent Burgess
Daniel Weston
J.D. Hunt
Senior Airman Elijah Drake
Phyllis Sedlacek
Nakesha Tucker
Tyler Bowen
Tech. Sgt. Jerry Quintanilla
Tom Trello
Dianna Colbert
Doug Bell
Brett Bishop
Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen
Airman William Hall
Chaplain (Capt.) Okechukwu Nwaneri
Delbert Alt
Senior Airman Adam Porter
Staff Sgt. Daniel Dulay
Senior Airman Eboni Chance
Erik Anderson
Senior Airman Alyssa Carmona
Taunya Avery
Jeremy Belt
Deborah Kidd
Gina Goss
Frankie Knobloch
Mark Kielty
Jordan Navarro
Adam Hawkins
Chuck Shelton
Perry Hicks
CDC Recommends
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
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