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INSIDE Armed Forces Memorial Robinson Day a time assumes Day Parade command Team Tinker was well represented at the Armed Forc- to honor of NORAD, es Parade May 21 in Del City. Col. Stephanie Wilson, NORTHCOM 72nd Air Base Wing commander, at right, served as the parade’s grand marshal. Col. David Gaedecke, 552nd the fallen Page 4 Air Control Wing commander, and 552nd ACW Com- mand Chief Master Sgt. Avery Woodridge, bottom left, Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski passed out candy along the parade route. The Tinker Air Force Materiel Command Honoring Honor Guard presented the colors. Commander the Blue: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR Police Week FORCE BASE, Ohio — For Pages 8-9 many of us, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. Families will gather for cookouts, go boating or swim at the pool. While Gen. Ellen you enjoy these Pawlikowski activities, please be mindful of your safety. But as we spend time with friends and family, let us be reminded Air Force photos by April McDonald of the most important meaning Luncheon of this day. celebrates Established in 1868, Asian and Memorial Day was a day Pacific Islander Canadian Governor General and heritage See Memorial Day page 5. Page 2a Commander-in-Chief to visit Tinker Darren D. Heusel AFSC/CC Message Tinker Events Tinker Public Affairs Memorial Day, a Calendar This Memorial Day weekend, time to remember Page 1b Tinker Air Force Base will have the honor of officially Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II welcoming the Governor Air Force Sustainment Center General and Commander-in- Commander Chief of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David AFSC Airmen, Johnston. On Armed As part of a working visit to Forces Day we Visit us online at the states of Georgia, Florida, thank those who www.tinker.af mil Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado are serving. to discuss and promote On Veterans innovation, education, trade and Day we say thank you to philanthropy, Governor General Lt. Gen. Johnston will make a special those who Lee K. Levy II stop at Tinker to recognize its served. Photo by Sgt. Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall Like us on Facebook role in advancing the U.S.- On Memorial Day we honor www facebook.com/ Canada defense partnership. On March 18, 2014, His Excellency the Right Honorable David and remember those who served Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, tinkerairforcebase Since 1979, Canadians have in the Armed Forces and gave welcomed back to Canada the last 84 members of the Canadian all of their tomorrows for our served alongside U.S. military Armed Forces who were serving in Afghanistan. personnel at Tinker to support todays. We only have to look around Airborne Warning and Control some members of the Canadian General and Commander-in- us to see what we have, but System operations worldwide. Chief, His Excellency the Right Army, along with their families, Memorial Day is when we Today, this partnership Honorable David Johnston to stationed here at Tinker. remember why. Amazing men Follow us on Twitter continues with the presence of the 552nd Air Control Wing and more than 40 members of the “It’s our honor and privilege and women from the beginning @Team_Tinker Royal Canadian Air Force and to welcome the Governor See Canada page 5. See Message page 7. 2 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 Home away from home

Air Force photo by Michael Della Vecchio Approximately 30 members of the Home Away from Home program pose for a photograph outside an E-3 “Sentry” Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft as part of a “Team Tinker” tour May 18. The Home Away from Home members represent families who are paired with a Sailor or Airman assigned to Tinker Air Force Base as part of the program to provide them with a place to go and spend time away from work while stationed at Tinker. During their visit to the base, the host community members had lunch at the enlisted dining facility, toured the enlisted dormitories, received unclassified mission briefings from the 552nd Air Control Wing and Navy Strategic Communications Wing ONE and toured an E-3 and Navy E-6B “Mercury” aircraft. Barksdale unit first to train with latest B-52 upgrade Senior Airman Joseph Raatz 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — In a world of military budget constraints and tough acquisition choices, boosting the efficiency of current assets is ano- brainer. The last B-52 Stratofortress rolled Staff Sgt. Stefano Cothran, off the assembly line in 1962, but while a 2nd Aircraft Maintenance the airframe itself is well-seasoned, the Squadron weapons load internal components are continually team member, secures a upgraded to keep up with the demands GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition to a pylon during of the modern battlespace. Efforts like the 2014 Global Strike the Military Standard 1760 Internal Challenge on Barksdale Air Weapons Bay Upgrade program aim to Force Base, La., Aug. 27, keep the bomber at the forefront of U.S. 2014. Up to eight GBU-38 power projection for decades to come. JDAMs can now be carried Last week, the 96th Bomb Squadron inside the bomb bay of became the first operational B-52 the B-52H Stratofortress, squadron to employ this latest upgrade following the 1760 Internal during a local training mission. Weapons Bay Upgrade. “The IWBU to the B-52H provides The upgrade also increases increased carriage capability for the number of JDAMs that can be externally carried precision weapons to include the to 16, for a total payload GPS-guided Joint Direct Attack increase of 100 percent. Munition,” said Capt. Kenny, a 96th Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier Bomb Squadron instructor weapon systems officer. “This new capability wiring inside the bomb bay. The first increment of the IWBU our fuel requirements and provides us also extends our range by reducing the “JDAMs use a digital architecture in rewires the B-52’s internally carried with more flexible loadouts, enabling amount of drag that external weapons conjunction with a software component conventional rotary launcher, allowing us to strike a wider range of target types produce.” called a Stores Management Overlay it to house and communicate with during any given mission.” The JDAM is one of the Air to communicate with the aircraft,” up to eight J-series weapons. It also The next increment of the program Force’s most advanced precision- Kenny said. “The B-52’s pylons have reconfigures the external pylons to will allow the B-52 to internally carry guided bombs, using GPS-assisted had the capability to speak to the carry up to 16 of the laser-guided eight joint air-to-surface standoff inertial navigation to deliver up to digital systems on precisions weapons JDAM variant. missiles, as well as a variety of miniature 2,000 pounds of high explosives with like JDAM for years, while the bomb “IWBU nearly doubles the number air-launched decoys. It will also give pinpoint accuracy. Currently, the B-52 bay remained analog and only capable of JDAMs a single plane can carry,” the B-52 the option of carrying up to can carry up to 12 J-series weapons on of dropping unguided conventional Kenny said. “This gives us the option 12 extended-range JASSM-ERs on the its exterior pylons, but they cannot be weapons. That’s where the IWBU to reduce the number of aircraft carried internally due to a difference in comes in.” required to execute a mission, lowers See Upgrade page 5. May 26, 2016 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3 Flying with DRAGON

CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES improves capabilities Bridge closure: The bridge on Cook Avenue between Rawlings and Mitchell Avenues is closed Patty Welsh until 5 p.m. Sept. 2 to allow the contractor to repair 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs the spillway at the bridge. Parking space closure: 27 parking spaces HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) against the north end of Bldg. 2211 closed until — A recent successful test flight of an upgraded 5 p.m. June 6 for the contractor to replace siding Flight Management System Suite for the E-3 Sentry on north face of Bldg. 2211. (AWACS) provides the warfighter with enhanced Lane, road and parking space closures: battle management capabilities. S. Staff Drive and Entrance Road “A” until AWACS aircraft provide an integrated command 5:30 p.m. June 30 to install duct bank for new sub- and control battle management, surveillance, target station along Staff Drive and Entrance Road “A.” detection, and tracking platform. The aircraft provides Road closure: Rapcon Road from Reserve an accurate, real-time picture of the battlespace to the Road to Patrol Road Phase II until 4 p.m. June 15. Joint Air Operations Center. Parking space closure: 226 parking spaces The upgrade provides three principal benefits to in the parking lot surrounding Bldg. 3333 until the warfighter. It ensures compliance with current July 1. The closure is needed to construct a new and future air traffic control requirements, giving the electrical sub-station in the southeast corner of the aircraft broader access to conduct battle management lot. operations in airspace around the world. It resolves Road and parking closure: “D” Avenue non-sustainable analog equipment with commercially between 5th Avenue and Arnold Street until 5 p.m. viable digital avionics, replacing 1970s-era systems; July 1. The closure is needed to allow contractor and it also reduces cockpit crew personnel from four to demolish islands along “D” Avenue and to three by automating the navigation function. install diagonal parking. Two-way traffic will be “The cockpit upgrade will make the AWACS fleet maintained on the west side of “D” Avenue. The operationally ready for worldwide deployments, parking lot west of Bldg. 1 will remain open. meeting all the new air traffic management mandates Parking space closure: 21 parking spaces first for the ever-increasingly congested international row next to Bldg. 240 (18 assigned spaces to be airspace -- while reducing the logistical footprint relocated during closure) until 5 p.m. June 12 to and increasing cost savings,” said Collin Manzo, allow the contractor to install a new fire water the engineering and manufacturing development main. program manager. Parking space & entrance closure: 20 parking The test flight took place on April 20 at Boeing spaces and south entrance to parking lot on East Field in Kent, Washington, as part of the Air Force’s Dr. at Entrance Rd. “A” extended until 5:30 p.m. CNS/ATM DRAGON, program, which stands for June 2 to allow contractor to dig piers in sidewalk Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air next the parking lot for the new substation 6 & re- Traffic Management Diminishing Manufacturing route the water line. Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation. Officials have said the CONFIRMED UTILITY OUTAGES benefits springboard the AWACS platform into the Compressed Air Outage: Bldgs. 200, 201, future while reducing overall system maintenance 208, 210, 214, 229, 230, 240, 247, 251, 289 and and sustainability costs. 296 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 28 to allow “The modernized flight deck is more user- contractor to install air line meters in Bldg. 210 intuitive, with full-color glass displays that that feed other facilities. enable customizable engine, navigation and radar Photo courtesy of Maj. Lisa Neener Electrical outage: Bldg. 3234 from 7 a.m. information,” said Gwen LaMuro, the DRAGON An E-3 “Sentry” Airborne Warning and Control Sys- June 11 until 4 p.m. June 12 for the contractor to program manager. “This enhanced avionics system tem aircraft flown by members of the 552nd Air Con- relocate a conduit feeding MCC2 at Col. 7, Room suite utilizes commercial, off-the-shelf equipment trol Wing at Tinker Air Force Base performs a flyover 122. which eliminates diminishing manufacturing of the United States Air Force Academy’s noon meal source issues, provides a commercially available formation on May 9. The USAFA typically asks for PROPOSED UTILITY OUTAGES replacement solution and reduces sustainability risk USAF aircraft to overfly its noon meal formation, Electrical outage: Substation 2: Bldgs. 933, to the AWACS platform.” so the 552nd ACW was happy to fulfill the request. Every member of the cadet wing was in formation 934, 3001, 3102, 3105, 3113, 3124, 3125, 3202, The program now enters the flight test qualification on the AFA terrazzo, lined up according to squad- 3203, 3205, 3207, 3304, 3305, 3307, 3308, 3311, phase to prove out any unique Air Force requirements. ron. At precisely 11:37 a.m., the E-3 conducted its 3313, 3320 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. May 28 and 29 Following that, program managers anticipate delivery flyby for the cadets, who were able to witness the for contractor to begin moving circuits from Sub 2 of modified D1 aircraft to the 552nd Air Control Wing E-3 flying directly overhead before marching to noon to new Sub 6. This outage will cause a steam and at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in May 2017. meal. The 552nd ACW was able to execute the fly- chilled water outage to Zone C. There, the aircraft will undergo government operation over during a traditional pilot training sortie, or “P” All utility outage: Bldg. 2122 from 4 p.m. May test and evaluation and then production modification sortie. Afterward, the aircrew conducted touch-and- 27 until 5 a.m. May 31 for contractor to remove for the rest of the fleet, to be accomplished by the go training operations at the Peterson AFB airfield switch & transformer, relocate eye washes, utility depot staff at Tinker AFB beginning in 2018. in Colorado Springs. Five of the nine crewmembers stations and control panel. The CNS/ATM DRAGON program is a cooperative are USAFA graduates. The crew consisted of: Col. Bradley Bird, Lt. Col. Kristen Thompson, Maj. Garrett program between the U.S. and NATO. NATO’s first Penny, Capt. Kevin Mauer, Capt. Chris Jaglowicz, aircraft, known as N1, completed testing in April and Capt. Anthony Monaro, Capt. Derek Clowes, 1st Lt. is nearing completion of the full EMD phase. Mallory Marlin and Master Sgt. Jason Meermans. “This program is a great example of international cooperation benefiting both partners, as the U.S. and NATO AWACS fleets are about 95 percent common for both stakeholders. This truly culminates a in design,” LaMuro said. “We have incorporated the successful relationship between NATO and the U.S. efficiencies and learned lessons from the NATO N1 and these modifications ensure the critical capability aircraft in the U.S. Air Force aircraft design, reducing AWACS provides to our warfighters and allies around the overall shared costs by tens of millions of dollars the world.” www.tinkertakeoff.com • www.tinker.af.mil 4 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 Robinson assumes command of NORAD, NORTHCOM

Stacey Knott proven her ability to manage complex of NORAD and (NORTHCOM) NORAD and NORTHCOM operations with partners across are derived from its sustained Public Affairs theaters and domains; these abilities partnerships with joint, interagency will serve our nation well as NORAD and multinational organizations.” PETERSON AIR FORCE and NORTHCOM continue their vital Prior to departing from Colorado BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — Gen. Lori contributions in the counter-Islamic Springs for retirement, Gortney took Robinson assumed command of the State of Iraq and the Levant campaign a moment to thank his family, the North American Aerospace Defense and defense of our homelands.” Navy and the local community for Command and U.S. Northern Mr. Sajjan remarked on the great their support, and wished Robinson Command from Navy Adm. Bill partnership between Canada and the well in her new assignment. He had Gortney during a ceremony May 13. U.S. special words for his NORAD and Defense Secretary Ash Carter and “NORAD is certainly a shining NORTHCOM team. Gen. Jonathan H. Vance, the Canadian example of two countries that can and “To all the members of NORAD chief of the defence staff, presided over continue to work together for mutual and NORTHCOM -- Soldiers, Sailors, the change of command ceremony. EHQH¿W´ KH VDLG ³0D\ KLVWRU\ UHFRUG Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff UHÀHFW DQG UHPHPEHU RXU XQLTXH civilians, shipmates: I wish to thank Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. and Canadian partnership.” each and every member of the NORAD Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan were As the new commander of two of the and NORTHCOM team, and I want also in attendance. Gen. Lori Robinson most complex commands in the world, to really thank their families for the NORAD is a bi-national command General Robinson spoke about the between the U.S. and Canada, connection with both our Mexican importance of homeland defense. VDFUL¿FHV DQG FRQWULEXWLRQV HDFK RI while NORTHCOM is the U.S.- and Canadian neighbors,” Secretary “The world is more dangerous, them make. While we wear the cloth only geographic command for North Carter said. “Bill, as you transition and North America is increasingly of our nation, it is the families that are America. The two commands have from this command, you can take vulnerable to a vast array of evolving the very stitching that hold that cloth complementary missions and are comfort in knowing that NORAD threats, threats in every domain we together.” colocated at the headquarters in and NORTHCOM are now in the operate in,” she said. The general has been stationed at Colorado Springs, Colo. hands of another proven strategic Robinson also noted the importance Tinker four times, all with the 552nd Secretary Carter praised Admiral leader, warrior and diplomat: General of the various mission partners who are Air Control Wing. In addition to her Gortney for his service, leadership Lori Robinson.” key to the success of the two commands. time as 552nd ACW commander, she and professionalism, and welcomed The secretary noted that changes in “With linkages in our cultures, our has served as an air weapons controller Robinson to her new post. the world continue to show the need prosperity and our security, the quality with the 552nd ACW, Weapons and “As commander of NORAD and for NORAD and NORTHCOM to and scope of cooperation between the Tactics Branch chief with the 965th NORTHCOM, Admiral Bill Gortney protect and defend North America. United States, Canada and Mexico is Airborne Warning and Control has been instrumental in forging a “As a strategic thinker and at an unprecedented high,” she said. Squadron, 552nd Operations Group stronger coordination and deeper joint force leader, (Robinson) has “Undeniably, the power and the strength commander.

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alongside them and have them as part visit will afford us an opportunity to he visits Canadian Armed Forces Canada of our 552nd family.” provide him with some insight into the personnel and their families at home On Saturday, Governor General QG$&: PLVVLRQ DQG WKH VLJQL¿FDQW and abroad, presents military honors continued from page 1 Johnston will tour an E-3 “Sentry” contributions Canadians have made.” and appoints the Chief of the Defense AWACS aircraft to see how Canadian Following his visit to Tinker, Staff on behalf of the Prime Minister Tinker Air Force Base,” said Col. David Armed Forces members are working the Governor General will travel of Canada. Gaedecke, 552nd ACW commander. closely with U.S. military personnel to to Oklahoma City to meet with His mission while abroad is to connect “This visit demonstrates just how vital IXO¿OO WKH 125$' PLVVLRQ government, industry, education and Canadians with their global partners our U.S. and Canadian relationship He will also have the opportunity QRQSUR¿W VWDNHKROGHUV IRU WKH SXUSRVH and to promote Canadian values and has become and the unbreakable bond to discuss U.S.-Canada security of highlighting the Canada-Oklahoma excellence. For more information on between our two countries. cooperation with Lt. Col. Don “Boc” partnership. He will then participate in a his role and responsibilities, visit www. “We have enjoyed a long partnership 6DXQGHUV FRPPDQGLQJ RI¿FHU RI WKH roundtable discussion on innovation at gg.ca. with our Canadian Armed Forces’ 552nd ACW’s Canadian Detachment. the State Capitol hosted by Oklahoma brothers and sisters and the commitment The Governor General’s Tinker Secretary of State and Native American we share in the defense of North visit will conclude with remarks to Affairs Chris Benge. America has never been stronger,” Canadian Armed Forces members and Governor General Johnston was Colonel Gaedecke added. “The 552nd their families during a luncheon. sworn in on Oct. 1, 2010. As The Canadian Detachment is comprised of “It is a tremendous honor for us to Queen’s representative in Canada, he true professionals and they are a credit host the Governor General at Tinker exercises the duties of Head of State. to their country…we’re proud to work AFB,” said Colonel Saunders. “The As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Memorial Day continued from page 1 set aside to honor those lost in the Civil War. But many wars have gripped our nation since and many lives have been lost. I ask that you pause to honor the fallen Americans who served and died for their country. These brave men and women made the VHOÀHVV FKRLFH WR SXW VHUYLFH EHIRUH VHOI WR SURWHFW our freedoms. History is full of stories of service members who displayed exceptional valor. From World War I to today’s engagement against terrorism, men and women have served with courage and honor. But many did not return to their homes and families. More than a million American Soldiers, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Marines and Airmen made the XOWLPDWH VDFUL¿FH GHIHQGLQJ RXU FRXQWU\ We can never repay these courageous patriots who gave so much to protect our way of life, but we can use Memorial Day to honor them. And let us not forget to remember the families of the fallen — spouses, sons, daughters, mothers and fathers. They WRR KDYH VDFUL¿FHG Our fallen warriors deserve our deepest gratitude DQG UHPHPEUDQFH 7KHLU VDFUL¿FHV PXVW QHYHU EH forgotten. Upgrade continued from page 2 external pylons for a total capacity of 20 of these advanced, stealthy cruise missiles. As the oldest bomber in the Air Force inventory, the B-52 has often been the target of replacement SURJUDPV ,Q WKH  \HDUV VLQFH WKH % ¿UVW FDPH onto the scene the Air Force has debuted six heavy ERPEHUV RI ZKLFK RQO\ WKUHH DUH VWLOO À\LQJ LQFOXGLQJ the B-52 itself. The recently announced B-21 aims to ¿QDOO\ UHSODFH WKH YHQHUDEOH 6WUDWRIRUWUHVV EXW ZLOO QRW EH ¿HOGHG XQWLO WKH PLGV In the interim, the B-52 is projected to continue RSHUDWLRQV XQWLO DW OHDVW  7R IDFLOLWDWH À\LQJ into its 90th year, the bomber is constantly being ¿WWHG ZLWK XSJUDGHG FRPSRQHQWV 7KH FXUUHQW “H” model features multi-function digital display screens, computer network servers and real-time communication uplinks with Internet access. “The B-52 has always been capable of executing a wide variety of missions,” Kenny said. “The IWBU SURYLGHV PRUH ÀH[LELOLW\ DQG FDSDELOLW\ LQ RUGHU WR more effectively execute these diverse set of missions across numerous combatant commands.” (Editor’s note: Capt. Kenny’s last name was removed in this article due to security concerns.) 6 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

The grass is green where we water it Tech. Sgt. David Hardy there,” we become victims of watering. We assume the lawn we The Wright brothers did not wake Joint Base Charleston Airman defeatism. We simply hope things will admire is simply a matter of chance. up one cool North Carolina morning, Leadership School get better instead of taking the bull by In reality, much hard work and many head to their garage, start tinkering the horns and making them better. sacrifices produced the end result. with spare parts and then step back JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, Chief Master Sgt. Mark A. Bronson, Chief Bronson asked the students, and proclaim, “Look, an airplane!” S.C. — “Man, I can’t wait to get outta 628th Air Base Wing command chief, “How do you set yourselves apart Orville and Wilbur started with an here. It’s gonna be nice to get away recently told an Airman Leadership from your peers in your job?” idea, just like many other brilliant from all this nonsense. I wish my boss School class, “It isn’t enough to hope; He went there! His thoughts were people who have excellent ideas every was like...” hope is not a strategy.” on the trajectory of empowering the day. What set the Wrights apart was How many times do we say or Simple, yet wise and profound Airmen to take matters into their own the motivation and the mindset to be think something along these lines? It’s words. hands -- to write their own success successful. They refused to sit back easy for us to have a “grass is greener To extend the metaphor, if we stand story. Instead of simply sitting around and wait for someone else to do the on the other side” approach to life. in our yard where weeds have taken hoping things will one day be better, improbable. Escape seems easy because it requires over, look at our neighbor’s lush we must ask ourselves what we are A positive attitude and resilience no effort. However, we eventually find green lawn and think to ourselves, “If going to do now to ensure our careers must exist for any idea to become ourselves engaged in the vicious cycle I had just bought that house, I would are successful. reality. Picture the naysayers. of repeating those same thoughts. The have that lawn,” we have defeated Before anything is done, before The Wright brothers were surely reality is, the grass is greener where ourselves. We haven’t taken into anything can be accomplished, an ridiculed leading up to their first we water it. account the dedication our neighbor attitude shift may be in order. Before attempt at flight and after it failed, When we fall into the trap of has poured into his lawn--the endless something exists, the thought of it believing things are better “over hours of seeding, weeding and exists. See Water page 14. Action Line The Tinker Commander’s Action Line is a communications channel When inquiries or comments are forwarded, a direct response should established for personnel to bring problems and observations to the com- be received in a timely manner. mander’s attention. While we hope individuals will seek a more timely resolution of issues The Action Line serves as an avenue for effecting positive change through their facility management or unit command channels, an individ- across Tinker Air Force Base and has led to improvements in safety, ual may visit the Commander’s Action Line tab on Tinker’s internal home working conditions, quality of life and a better understanding of base pro- page to submit an action line. Those who don’t have access to the home grams and processes. page can send an email to [email protected] mil.

Speed limit speed reduced for this 50 yards of Air Depot. the ABW Headquarters Col. Stephanie Wilson and Legal Office at 72nd Air Base Wing Thank you for your question about the speed On Air Depot just north of Reserve the end of this year Commander limit on Air Depot in the area of the old 3rd Q:Road there are about 50 yards where A: and beginning of next year will further increase the speed limit is reduced from 35 mph to Combat Communications Group campus. the amount of personnel entering and exiting the 25 mph. This reduction of speed seems to While traffic did diminish with the deactivation compound and the lower speed limit will still be be a holdover from when the 3rd Combat of the 3rd Combat Communications Group, the required for safety purposes. Communications Group was located in this area. 72nd Air Base Wing has since moved a number of Thank you again for your question concerning There does not seem to be a need to have the its organizations into the complex. The move of our traffic flow system. Base Legal Office...... 739-5811 Civilian Personnel...... 739-3334 IG Complaints (for appt.)...... 739-2051 Retirement (civilian)...... 1-800-525-0102 Base Safety Office...... 739-3511 DOD Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline....800-424-9098 Military Equal Opportunity...... 739-2104 Security Forces...... 734-2878 Base Restaurants...... 734-3161 Equal Employment Office...... 739-7889 Military Pay...... 739-5768 Force Support...... 734-3566 Civil Engineering...... 734-3451 Fraud, Waste and Abuse...... 739-3922 Public Affairs...... 739-2026 Alternate Dispute Resolution...... 736-2151

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Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs policy deferment is necessary for us to assist Airmen approximately 50,000 Airmen have enrolled in the through the transition to a blended learning program distance learning portion. WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force has that delivers higher quality education to our Airmen The temporary deferment of policy dictating deferred the effective date for promotion and re- earlier in their careers.” repercussions to promotion and re-enlistment enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force Airmen who may go beyond 12 months in upon failure to enroll, complete and pass military policy to complete enlisted professional military completing EPME DL must request a course education within one year of enrollment will expire education distance learning courses within 12 months extension through Air University, in accordance with Jan. 1, 2017. Airmen who enrolled in EPME on or of enrollment until Jan. 1. HQUROOPHQW LQVWUXFWLRQV $LUPHQ ZLOO QRW EH PDUNHG after Jan. 1, 2016, are not affected by this deferment. The six-month deferment allows additional ineligible to reenlist and compete for promotion until WLPH WR YDOLGDWH QRWL¿FDWLRQ DQG DFNQRZOHGJPHQW the new policy effective date. Airmen enrolled in EPME DL will be contacted procedures, as well as ensure test centers have the The blended learning and time-in-service model directly by the Air Force Personnel Center with more time and capacity to meet testing requirements. announced in December 2014 was implemented information about the changes. Formal guidance These adjustments alleviate potential impacts so Airmen would receive PME earlier and more will also be communicated from the headquarters WR D VLJQL¿FDQW QXPEHU RI $LUPHQ ZKR PD\ IDLO WR frequent in their career. Throughout the three-year manpower, personnel and services directorate to complete Course 14 and 15 for reasons beyond their transition of EPME to a blended learning model, major commands, for further dissemination. control. “EPME is a critical component of our professional enlisted force and our expectations have not changed,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “Airmen are still required to complete EPME Distance Learning in a timely manner, yet we certainly understand we need to adjust to ensure all Airmen are able to complete the course on time. The Message continued from page 1 of our history as a nation to present day have laid down their own futures for us to have a better one. They have purchased and maintained so much of our freedom and preserved so many of our choices that we even have the freedom to not remember their VDFUL¿FH /HW¶V FKRRVH WR UHPHPEHU 5HPHPEHU WKDW ZH DUH DW ZDU DQG HQHPLHV ZDQW WR WDNH RXU IUHHGRPV away. The history of Memorial Day began three years after the Civil War ended; on 5 May 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans – the Grand Army RI WKH 5HSXEOLF *$5 ± HVWDEOLVKHG 'HFRUDWLRQ Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves RI WKH ZDU GHDG ZLWK ÀRZHUV %\ WKH HQG RI WKH WK century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on 30 May throughout the nation. Memorial Day was ¿UVW REVHUYHG DV D QDWLRQDO KROLGD\ LQ  E\ DQ DFW RI &RQJUHVV WKDW PDGH WKH RI¿FLDO IHGHUDO REVHUYDQFH the last Monday of May. 7KLV \HDU VRPH ZLOO SODFH ÀRZHUV D ZUHDWK RU DQ $PHULFDQ ÀDJ DW D JUDYHVWRQH DQG VRPH ZLOO YLVLW memorials and monuments. However you choose to SHUVRQDOO\ REVHUYH WKH GD\ WDNH D PRPHQW SDXVH DQG UHÀHFW RQ WKH KLJK FRVW RI RXU IUHHGRPV DQG remember those who served and gave their lives for us. While it may be a heavy day for many of us mourning the absence of friends, parents, children, and comrades, it is also a day of gratitude; it is a day WR EH WKDQNIXO IRU WKH IUHHGRPV ZH KDYH DQG WKH reasons why we have them. 7KDQN \RX IRU VHUYLQJ LQ \RXU FULWLFDO UROH LQ WKH$LU Force Sustainment Center. Your effort in delivering combat power for America protects our country, VDYHV OLYHV VHUYHV RXU ZDU¿JKWHU DQG JXDUDQWHHV RXU freedoms. To the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and comrades of those who made the ultimate VDFUL¿FH WKDQN \RX :H UHPHPEHU«DQG ZH DOZD\V will.

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Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis The team from the 552nd Air Control Wing, Air Combat Command, took home top Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis honors for the highest team score during the Police Week 2016 pistol competition Staff Sgt. Greg Peterson is framed by Staff Sgt. Joanna Richmond as the hosted by the 72nd Security Forces Squadron on May 17. Col. David Gaedecke, two combat arms instructors from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron tally 552nd ACW commander; Lt. Col. Michael Coleman, 552nd inspector general; and scores on targets during a shooting competition held by the squadron as part Maj. Matthew Provencher, 752nd Operations Support Squadron assistant director of Police Week 2016 activities on May 17. Teams of shooters from multiple of operations, hold glass trophies after the competition results were announced. Not units assigned to the base competed in the event which challenged shooters shown is the fourth team member, Maj. Neil Dimmitt, 552nd ACW deputy director of in both speed and accuracy drills. staff.

Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Nesbitt Col. Michael Green, commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group, addresses attendees at the National Police Week Memorial Service May 18 at the Tinker Chap- el. Names were read aloud of the 133 law enforcement officers, including four Security Forces Defenders and four Air Force Special Investigations officers, who were killed in the line of duty last year. The 72nd SFS Delta Flight coordinated the service. May 26, 2016 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 9

Air Force photo by Kelly White Staff Sgt. Dylan Finch and Military Working Dog Aruba subdue Senior Airman Carl- ton Isaacson during a demonstration at the Base Exchange on May 16 as part of the 2016 Police Week events.

Staff Sgt. Bon Albana, rear, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Ayers demonstrate building Master Sgt. Justin Bosh and Staff Sgt. Mark Whalen wait to see if Staff Sgt. Trevor clearing tactics at a simulated active shooter event during National Police Brewer will make the putt May 20 in the Police Week Golf Tournament hosted by the Week. The 72nd Security Forces Squadron sponsored events May 16-20 Air Force Security Forces Association, Heartland Chapter. The tournament supports that included weapons displays and a memorial service for officers killed in the chapter and the 72nd Security Forces Booster Club. the line of duty.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PROPOSED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT/ FINDING OF NO PRACTICABLE ALTERANTIVE FOR DOG PARK CONSTRUCTION AT TINKER AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), OKLAHOMA

An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to analyze construction and operation of a dog park at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) to provide military family housing residents an easily accessible location to exercise and socialize small and large breed pets. Presently, the closest dog parks to Tinker AFB are located three miles and eight miles away in Del City and Midwest City, respectively. Three alternatives locations were assessed; however, only one location is viable due to selection standards associated with the project. A No-action Alternative was also examined which analyzes potential effects of no dog Skywrighter photo by Amy Rollins park construction or operation at Tinker AFB. The EA, prepared in accordance Reviewing a prototype women’s service dress uniform overblouse, left to right, at the Air Force Uniform Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are Tracy Roan, the clothing designer; 2nd with the National Environmental Policy Lt. Adam Samlowski, the program manager; Yvonne Wilson, the section chief, clothing and textiles; and Maggie Tanner, Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental the pattern designer. Quality regulations, and Air Force instructions implementing NEPA; evaluates potential impacts of the alternatives on the environment. Based on the EA, the Air Force has prepared Air Force uniform office a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) designs for entire force; because the proposed fencing around the dog park would be constructed within the 100- and 500-year floodplains. The public is invited to review the new modifications underway draft EA and make comments. A copy of the Draft EA and proposed FONSI/ Amy Rollins All new designs as well as that will outfit the entire Air Force,” FONPA is available at the Midwest Skywrighter Staff continuous product improvements said 2nd Lt. Adam Samlowski, the City Public Library, 8143 E Reno Ave., are developed with user input and program manager. “I find it very Oklahoma City, OK 73110, (405) 732- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR involvement in fit and wear tests. inspiring.” 4828. The EA is also available on the FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — When a technical data package Uniform updates Tinker AFB website at http://www. When an Airman gets dressed for is complete, it is provided to the Several years ago the AFUO tinker.af.mil/library/environment/ his or her job, he or she dons apparel Defense Logistics Agency or Army intensified its focus on continuous index.asp. and equipment that were developed, and Air Force Exchange Service product improvement, said Tracy Comments may be submitted through produced, deployed, sustained, and for procurement. The AFUO has Roan, the clothing designer and 28 June 2016 and be provided to Mr. modified by a group of fewer than 20 technical responsibility for clothing manager of processes that certify Tim Taylor, 72 ABW/CEIEC, 7535 5th people working at Wright-Patterson items until they are retired from the optional items procured through Street, Tinker AFB, OK 73145, or by Air Force Base, Ohio. system. Through the Continuous AAFES. email to [email protected]. The Air Force Uniform Office, Product Improvement program, the Among the prioritized CPI Air Force Life Cycle Management AFUO is able to identify, track and programs was the service dress PRIVACY ADVISORY NOTICE Center, has been at Wright-Patterson resolve issues on sustained uniform uniform, which has been placed on Public comments on this Draft EA AFB since its inception in 1947. It products. hold while the team addressed user are requested pursuant to NEPA, 42 receives program requirements and The office manages 500 items needs on the Airman battle uniform United States Code 4321, et seq. All direction from the Air Force’s chief used on a more regular basis but and associated organizational written comments received during the of staff; Manpower, Personnel and the total number of items for which individual equipment. comment period will be made available Services; Logistics, Engineering it is responsible is in the thousands. The current service dress shirts had to the public and considered during and Force Protection; and combatant The AFUO products are worn by the not been updated since 1986. the final EA preparation. Providing commanders. Through the years newest Airmen entering the service “This CPI was an excellent private address information with your the office has designed men’s and through senior leadership. The opportunity to improve the shirt comment is voluntary and such personal women’s service dress uniforms, office’s clothing designers, textile fit, appearance and care and utilize information will be kept confidential utility uniforms, mess dress uniforms, technologists, pattern designers, technical advances in fabric,” Ms. unless release is required by law. maternity uniforms, sweaters, and fabricator, engineer and program Roan said. However, address information will be physical training uniforms. manager juggle multiple projects to To gather research for the program, used to compile the project mailing list The uniform items and equipment meet user requirements. a survey issued through the office’s and failure to provide it will result in are designed to enhance Airmen’s “I find it amazing that such a small portal page drew 2,600 responses and your name not being included on the appearance, performance and combat building and such a small group of “a lot of really great feedback on what mailing list. readiness. 19 talented people can perform a task See Uniform page 12. 12 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

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Secretary of the Air Force Public toward above-average rebates each average energy consumption through processes. With more than $8 billion Affairs year diverting funds from key program rebates. The new policy allows the Air invested by both the private sector features, like maintenance support, Force to better meet that intent.” and government contributions, project WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The housing modernization and community Live billing is when a resident has owners rely solely on BAH income to Air Force revised its utility allowance amenities. DQ LGHQWL¿HG XWLOLW\ DOORZDQFH DQG SD\V support all construction, renovation, policy May 18 to ensure quality on- Under the new policy, the utility for their utilities to either the project and maintenance and operation costs base housing for military families and allowance will still be determined owner or directly to a third-party utility for the duration of each 50-year continue to cover utility costs for the by the average consumption rates of company, depending on the project. development agreement. average energy consumer. homes assembled in “like-type” groups Mock billing is when the resident has “Everything we do has a ripple For new tenants, the revised policy at every installation, and will still a proposed utility allowance and has a effect,” said Robert Moriarty, the for the majority of residents will now be carved out of basic allowance for set period of time to acclimate to the director of Air Force Civil Engineer be calculated using monthly meter housing (BAH). The new policy still new process of paying directly for the Center’s Installations Directorate. UHDGLQJV LQVWHDG RI D ¿YH\HDU DYHUDJH supports the rebate system. However, utilities, but does not yet actually pay “The old policy rewarded higher-than- with a 10-percent buffer the previous the rebates will only go to those users for their utilities until live billing starts. average utility use and that wasn’t policy used. Current occupants will who fall below the average user rate Implementation of the new policy sustainable because it diverted funds remain grandfathered in the old system and a bill will be generated for users will occur in stages with bases already from long-term maintenance and repair for one year. who exceed the average user rate. LQ OLYHELOOLQJ VWDWXV VWDUWLQJ ¿UVW %DVHV Under the former policy, military The Air Force estimates 75 percent QRW \HW LQ OLYH ELOOLQJ ZLOO ¿UVW HQWHU or replacement of the homes.” privatized housing projects spent of residents will be within $8 of the into a mock-billing cycle, allowing The multi-decade housing deals hundreds of thousands of dollars allowance. residents the opportunity to assess PXVW UHPDLQ ¿QDQFLDOO\ VWDEOH IRU annually on rebates that went to “The new policy empowers residents their energy consumption, understand the Air Force to continue providing residents whose actual energy in privatized housing to manage their the billing system, and alter routines if quality housing for present and future consumption rates were above average, energy consumption, much like their they choose. generations of Airmen, Mr. Moriarty said Jennifer Miller, the deputy off-base counterparts, and rewards The housing privatization program said. assistant secretary of the Air Force for those who are more energy conscious,” XVHV SULYDWH VHFWRU ¿QDQFLQJ DQG For more information on the installations. Ms. Miller said. “The intent has always expertise to provide necessary Air Force’s Housing Privatization This meant, Air Force-wide, been to promote energy conservation KRXVLQJ IDVWHU DQG PRUH HI¿FLHQWO\ Program, visit http://www.housing. privatized housing income went by rewarding residents with less-than- than traditional military construction af.mil/home/. ZZZWLQNHUWDNHRIIFRP ‡ ZZZWLQNHUDIPLO

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Whether you’re in a difficult work situation or facing a family crisis, there’s a new option to get help fast: a big red button on the Tinker Air Force Base website home page. Community support leaders recently added the prominent graphic of a “Get Help Now!” button as Quest for Zero another reminder about the multiple helping agencies available for Airmen, civilians, retirees and family members. Karen Blackwell, the base’s community support ‘The Headlight Law’ coordinator, said the button is designed as an easy- to-remember, go-to resource to find key agencies’ contact information in times of distress or if a Team Safe driving between dusk and dawn Tinker member is in need non-emergency help. “We have a full page of all our helping agencies, Steve Serrette and before sunset the sun can shine directly into but we know there are times where people need to 72nd Air Base Wing Safety Office drivers’ eyes, leaving many motorists driving with a get to those numbers more quickly,” Ms. Blackwell glare. This glare can make it much harder to see the said. “It was a way that we could do something There are no “bad cars,” only “bad drivers.” There road ahead and potential hazards, creating an added immediately to help the entire installation.” are more drivers on the roads than ever before in our vision risk to drivers. Clicking the button calls up a list of seven helping nation’s history and many of them are traveling all Lack of proper vision is highly problematic as agencies. They include 24-hour phone numbers hours of the day and night, all across the country, and almost 90 percent of a driver’s reaction depends on for the chapel, a domestic abuse hotline and the in good and bad weather conditions. it. Without the favor of sunlight, depth perception, Military and Family Life Consulting hotline. On a It’s up to the vehicle operator to remain alert, peripheral vision, and color recognition plummet, smartphone, touching a phone number instantly sets especially at night, when road dangers wax and demanding more sharpened focus at a time when alertness wanes. According to the National Safety weariness begins to weight the eyes. Nighttime is See Help page 9. Council, vehicle death rates at night are three times also infamous for attracting much greater numbers higher than during the day, yet many of us are unaware of booze-addled drivers (drunk-driver-related car of the hazards that night driving poses or effective fatalities are statistically highest on Friday and ways to handle them. This ongoing night-time death Saturday nights) and roaming four-legged wildlife. Get Help Now! rate is an especially mind-jolting statistic considering All this has the potential to create an almost video- The “Get Help Now!” button on the Tinker fewer drivers occupy the roads after dusk! If you plan game-like setting of endless distractions on the road. AFB home page lists the contact information for on driving after the sun goes down, it’s important to All of the aforementioned now brings us to the topic these seven helping organizations: remember that driving at night presents different of using our headlights when driving in less-than- • Chapel. During duty hours 734-2111; after challenges than driving during the day. desirable light conditions. duty hours 734-7313 One of the main issues is that sunlight provides Driving in low light can be dangerous for anyone, • Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates. the strongest light source. After it goes down at and you might think knowing when to turn your 24-hour hotline 256-2825 night, there are a variety of man-made lights that vehicle’s headlights on is simply a matter of common • Employee Assistance Program. During help drivers safely navigate the roads. Our eyes sense, but U.S. laws for headlight use actually vary duty hours 734-6691 or 734-6687; if no will adjust to lower levels of light (pupils dilate in widely from state to state. A recent analysis by Nissan answer or after duty hours 1-800-222-0364 darkness and constrict in brightness), but they have Auto Company revealed that the majority of states • Sexual Assault Prevention Response. difficulty functioning properly when switching from require headlight use when visibility is less than 24-hour hotline 734-7272 bright to dark, or vice-versa. This can happen quite a 1,000 feet. However, some states require headlights • Family Advocacy Program. During duty lot on the roads at night when you look directly into to be used when visibility is 500 feet. Two states, hours 582-6604; after duty hours 734-7313 the headlights of oncoming traffic. South Dakota and Tennessee, are more lenient, • Mental Health Clinic. During duty hours At dusk, for example, the problem arises while the requiring headlights only when visibility is less than 582-6603; after duty hours 734-7313 sky is still well lit, the roads begin to get dark. This 200 feet, while the laws in four states (Louisiana, • Military Family Life Consultant. 24-hour causes a disparity between light and dark and can hotline 432-6311 cause vision problems for drivers. Just after sunrise See Driving page 6a. 2a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

A demonstration team comprised of kids ages 5 to 14 from Grandmaster Won’s Taekwondo provided the entertainment at the May 18 Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month luncheon at the Tinker Club. This year’s theme for APAH Month was, “Walk Together, Embrace Differences, Build Legacies.” Luncheon celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander heritage John Parker from and the stories and examples from Staff Writer their past. “These experiences define the culture, the upbringing and what our The deputy commander of the 72nd future’s going to be,” he said. Mission Support Group urged those of The colonel highlighted the Asian- Asian-American and Pacific Islander American success stories of Team descent to embrace more of their Tinker members, such as Tracey Huynh, Air Force photos by Kelly White heritage and use it to better themselves an employee of the 76th Software Lt. Col. Gerald Yap, deputy commander of the 72nd Mission Support Group, was and those around them. Maintenance Group who was a child the guest speaker during the May 18 Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month “I challenge you to join me to luncheon at the Tinker Club. Col. Yap encouraged all guests to embrace their war refugee from Vietnam. recommit to never forgetting where we heritage and to not forget where they came from. came from, to honor our heritage and to The audience applauded Airman make a difference,” Lt. Col. Gerald T. Joon-Young Choi, a recently naturalized Yap said to an audience of nearly 200 American citizen. Colonel Yap urged people May 18 at the Tinker Club. him to share his naturalization story Colonel Yap was the keynote speaker with others when opportunities arise. at the 2016 Asian-American and Pacific The colonel also praised Mel Linga, Islanders Heritage Luncheon. The event a Defense Logistics Agency employee included an impressive taekwondo and officer on the Asian Pacific- demonstration with board-breaking and American Heritage Committee, for weapons drills by Grandmaster Won’s making a difference by getting involved. Taekwondo team members ages 5 to 14. Colonel Yap highlighted the The colonel, whose parents achievements of Asian and Pacific emigrated from the Philippines in the Islander Americans who’ve risen early ’70s, said he came to a realization to high ranks in military and public that he may not have been honoring service. They included Admiral Harry his heritage enough while filling out a B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific survey form. Command and of Japanese heritage. “I’m plugging along, and there were “I mention these names because two of my kids (nearby), and then there if any our young folks, if they ever was the demographics part, so I put have a need for a role model, there are Asian,” the colonel told the audience. “All of a sudden my 9-year-old at the many out there,” the colonel said. “The time goes, ‘What? You’re Asian?’” list is long and distinguished. Asian- Americans of Asian and Pacific Americans take a sense of pride to see Island descent are the fastest-growing one of our own succeed and do great demographic group in the United things. States, the colonel said. The population “To see our own achieve the pinnacle is forecast to be over 47 million by of success in our profession provides us 2060. an appreciation of what we can do and Colonel Yap said it’s important for gives the younger generation something anyone to never forget where they come to aspire to and emulate.” Asian Pacific American Heritage award winners for professional and personal achievement: • E-4 and below enlisted of the year: Airman 1st Class Daniel Ly Tech. Sgt. Robert Kato, with the 552nd Air Control Network Squadron, and his • E-5 and above enlisted of the year: Tech. Sgt. Nicole Cabrera son, Cedric, 4, walk through the Base Exchange main lobby for the Asian Pacific • Warrant Officer of the year:1st Lt. Quang Tran American Heritage Committee’s fashion show/food tasting on May 13. The father • GS-10 and above civilian of the year: Thanh Van Nguyen and son duo represented the Japanese culture with Robert wearing a Yukata and Cedric wearing a Jinbei. May 26, 2016 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3a A prescription for problems Military Bo Joyner members’ responsibility to ensure their medical Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs records are up to date and correct,” said Col. June Retiree News Cook, the chief of professional services within the ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) — command’s Medical Services Directorate. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Making sure their medical records are up to date “Primarily, making sure your medical records Lorraine Caddy and accurate could save Airmen selected for a are up to date and correct is a readiness issue,” Retiree Activities Office Director random drug test a lot of trouble. Colonel Cook continued. “Having an accurate In addition to testing for illegal substances, picture of a member’s health status enables the Greetings from your Retiree Activities Office, random drug tests also screen for a number of medics to give an accurate assessment to the located in Bldg. 460, Rm. 131. Our office hours prescription medications, including amphetamines commander of the person’s mission capability. remain the same Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. and opiates, like morphine or oxycodone, among Secondarily, accurate records eliminate a lot of to Noon – however, for a short period of time we others. unnecessary work for our people and the member.” will be closed each Tuesday afternoon until our “If (an Airman) pops positive for one of these It’s a waste of time when medical personnel volunteer is trained. We will also be closed May 27 prescription medications during drug testing, have to jump through hoops to find out that an & 30 for the Memorial Day weekend. Our Veterans he or she needs to have a valid prescription for Airman had the prescription to begin with, said Administration representatives will only be available it in his or her medical records,” said Dr. Don Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kupcho, the manager of each Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are working to Jenrette, the Air Force Reserve Command’s Drug have a representative available again on Wednesday. Demand Reduction Program manager. “If not, a the command’s Aerospace Medicine Division. “Taking a few minutes to make sure your new The VA is in the process of training some folks to determination has to be made if the member is come and be of assistance. You can always call our taking the drug illegally or if he or she simply does prescription gets reported to your medical unit could save you a lot of time and frustration in the VA representative at (918) 351-9428 and make an not have the proper documentation in his or her appointment – he is sometimes available on other medical records.” future,” he said. The chief said the Air Force has entered into days of the week. Their office is located in Bldg. 460, Taking the drug illegally can lead to legal action Room 116 just across the hallway from the RAO or even discharge from the Air Force. Having to data exchange agreements that allow for some medical information to flow automatically from a office. We have had some questions recently about prove that they have a valid prescription can burial needs and honors. Information can be found lead to a lot of headaches for Airmen, including civilian health care provider to a military member’s at www.cem.va.gov or call the Tinker AFB Casualty possible disciplinary action for not ensuring their medical unit; but Airmen should always check to Assistance Office at 739-2747. medical records are correct, and unnecessary work make sure the correct information makes its way Please know we continue to serve you whenever for the medical squadron. into their records. you have a need. Contact us at 739-2795 and if we “According to (Air Force Instruction) 48-123, For more information, contact a local medical (“Medical Examinations and Standards”) it’s the squadron or drug demand reduction office. are not on duty, one of our office staff will contact you during the next duty day. We always need more volunteers to assist in the mission of Tinker AFB. If you find yourself with some free time, please come New website makes it easier for and see us and perhaps fill a vacant position. Have a safe and enjoyable May and June. Airmen to enjoy the great outdoors Steve Warns available commercial sources for the information, Tinker Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs there wasn’t an Air Force-specific resource. Mr. Heeg was then tasked to coordinate with Helping Agencies JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, outdoor recreation managers across the Air Texas (AFNS) — Airmen and their families Force to establish an Air Force-operated, central For Civilians wanting to spend time in the great outdoors database. camping, boating or just relaxing can use a new Christy Lingenfelter, the outdoor recreation Suicide Prevention - Lifeline...... 1-800-273-8255 Air Force Services Activity database. Airman and Family Readiness...... 739-2747 To make it easier for members of the Air Force manager at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., calls Base Chapel...... 734-2111; 734-7313 after hours family to determine what Air Force recreational the site a fantastic tool that will be beneficial to opportunities are available, AFSVA catalogued a everyone. Employee Assistance Program...... 734-6691, 734-6687 or list of family camps and recreational facilities at “One of the biggest hurdles of Air Force 1-800-222-0364 MyAirForceLife.com. campgrounds is the lack of exposure,” Ms. Equal Opportunity Office...... 739-7889 “We hope that whenever a family decides to go Lingenfelter said. “I hear all the time from new Family Advocacy...... 582-6604; 734-7313 after hours camping or RV-ing, they would use the Air Force customers to the campground that they didn’t Health and Wellness Center...... 734-6575 to do that,” said Jason Caswell, the marketing know we were here. When asked, they said they Community Support Coordinator...... 736-3215 research analyst for AFSVA. “Whether it is a heard about us from a former customer. To have Command Post...... 739-2171 weekend getaway on one’s current installation, a one-stop shop for Air Force campgrounds will Security Forces...... 734-3737 or a cross-country vacation with the family, the be greatly beneficial to snowbirds and military Sexual Assault 24-hour line...... 734-7272 Air Force provides amazing opportunities to families alike trying to plan their trips with greater reconnect.” 211 Directory (Non-Profit Agencies)...... 211 ease.” YWCA (Abuse Services)...... 917-9922 The list of campsites is broken down by state. This directory, which will be updated annually There are 35 states listed in the database as well as Civilian Health Promotion Services...... 582-6817 as additional data becomes available, is expected Japan, Mr. Caswell added. AFMC Wellness Support Center...... www.afmcwellness.com “For example, if I know I’m traveling to to help Air Force recreation lodging operations Alabama, I can click on Alabama and see what Air maintain high levels of occupancy year-round. Force bases are in Alabama and from there click The Air Force maintains 36 recreation lodging For Military on the link, call and make the reservation,” he said. facilities with over 500 cabins and almost 100 The idea originated when Phil Heeg, the Air fixed-RV sites worldwide, according to AFSVA. ADAPT...... 582-6605 Force outdoor recreation program manager at Also, 71 family camps across the globe feature Airman and Family Readiness...... 739-2747 AFSVA, was asked if there was a list of Air Force thousands of RV hookups and tent sites for all Base Chapel...... 734-2111 recreation lodging locations. Although there are camping needs. Equal Opportunity Office...... 739-7889 Family Advocacy...... 582-6604 Mental Health...... 582-6603; 734-7313 after hours Military Family Life Counselors...... 432-6311 Command Post...... 739-2171 Security Forces...... 734-3737 Who is your wingman? Sexual Assault 24-hour line...... 734-7272 Domestic Abuse Hotline and Services...... 256-2825 4a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 Americans seize Can/Am Cup 9-5 John Parker of play. Canadian rally in the third period. The Canadians Staff Writer The Americans provided most of the fireworks, popped in two unanswered goals in less than a minute winning back the cup 9-5 from the defending to close within two scores, 7-5. The Americans called The eighth annual Can/Am Cup blazed with plenty Canadian champions. a timeout. of excitement for fans and players as the Canadians The Americans jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first “We knew that the Canadians would come out and Americans combined for 14 goals in 60 minutes period and led throughout, but not without a late strong in the third,” team captain Steven Bell said. “They really came at us hard. They started to show a little bit of a physical side as well. For a little bit there I was getting kind of worried. “But our team pulled together and added two more goals to put us over the edge and claim our sixth title. It was great to be a part of the game. The crowd was really into it, and I’m already looking forward to next year’s game.” Canadian player Thys Hoedeman called it a great game. “The USAF were the dominant team and won a deserving victory,” he said. “While we fought hard to win, the fact that it was a high-scoring, fairly close game with some great exciting moments is what really matters. That’s what makes it fun and exciting for the fans.” The teams battled at the Blazers Ice Centre in Oklahoma City and raised $1,350 for the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Airman’s Fund charity, Hoedeman said. “It was good to make the move back to our roots with Larry Donovan and the Blazers Ice Centre. It’s a great venue that is a perfect size for the crowd,” Hoedeman said. Don Saunders scored the first two Canadian goals with assists from Andrew Lunn. Lunn, the Canadian player of the game, later added his own goal, and Matt Galvin scored two. Mike Nystuen was the American player of the game. Fans included Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty in uniform. “I’m here because I love hockey,” he said. “I grew Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel in Oklahoma City and I’ve played hockey since I was Col. David Gaedecke, 552nd Air Control Wing commander, drops the ceremonial puck to kick off the Can/Am 12. I was a stick boy for the old (Oklahoma City) Cup hockey game between members of the 552nd ACW and the Canadian Detachment. Blazers back when I was in high school.”

Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel Ms. Amanda Williams sings the U.S. and Canadian Air Force photo by John Parker national anthems prior to the start of the 8th Annual American player Mike Nystuen, No. 7, and Canadian Matt Galvin zoom in on the puck drop May 20 at the Can/Am Cup hockey game May 20 at the Blazers Ice Blazers Ice Centre in Oklahoma City. Teams comprised of Americans and Canadians from the 552nd Air Center in Oklahoma City. Control Wing vie each year for the Can/Am Cup. The Americans reclaimed it this year by a 9-5 margin. May 26, 2016 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 5a

Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel Members of the 552nd Air Control Wing and 552nd ACW Canadian Detachment at Tinker Air Force Base pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the 8th Annual Can/Am Cup hockey game May 20 at the Blazers Ice Centre in Oklahoma City. The Americans won the game, 9-5, to reclaim the cup.

An American player (in white) takes the ad- vantage May 20 in the eighth annual Can/Am Cup at the Blazers Ice Centre. The Americans won 9-5.

Air Force photo by John Parker

1st Lt. Casey Sindorf, with the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron, center, battles Canadi- an skaters, retired Maj. Terry “Tip” O’Neil, left, and Sgt. James Lyons, right, for control of the puck during the Can/ Am Cup hockey game May 20 at the Blazers Ice Centre in Oklahoma City.

Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel 6a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 What every person needs to know about electric shock drowning Steve Serrette comes into contact with electrical How much electricity is needed for 72nd Air Base Wing Safety Office current. The current – in this case, this to happen? alternating current (AC) – causes Not much at all. It takes only small Recently, two Alabama teens skeletal muscular paralysis, lasting amounts of leaking AC to incapacitate jumped from a boat dock into a fresh for only an instant, but long enough to or electrocute a person. As small an water lake to take a swim after a day of incapacitate a swimmer allowing him amount as 15 milliamps can cause picnicking and enjoying the warming to drown. paralysis, 100 milliamps – or a third of spring weather. But sadly, one of them Where does the electricity come the amount of electricity need to light a never made it home. from? 40-watt light bulb – can kill a person in The body of one of the girls, Carmen The electric current “leaks” from seconds. In comparison, a double AA Johnson, 15, of Hartselle, didn’t boats and docks into the water. battery produces 2400 milliamps per resurface. Her body was recovered It can come from frayed wires, hour. an hour later, having drowned in the improperly wired systems or an AC Doesn’t anyone regulate docks and fresh waters of Smith Lake in Winston grounding system that is damaged or boats secured to them? County, Ala. malfunctioning. There are marine codes that regulate While authorities have not said for What causes people to be docks and boats. They are NFPA 303 sure what caused Carmen’s death, they electrocuted? (Fire Protection Standard for Marinas believe the Priceville High School Electrical current will always and Boatyards), NFPA 70, and power connection at the meter base cheerleader may have drowned after attempt to return to its source in order National Electric Code 555 (NEC). and/or unplug shore power cords. she was electrocuted by a 120-volt to complete the electrical circuit. Boatus.com also notes that “boats not • Tell anyone in the water to move alternating current that was “leaking” Electrical current is resourceful and wired in accordance with standards set away from the dock. into the water. will find any way to do that, taking forth by the American Boat & Yacht • Stop anyone else from entering the Carman’s death last week highlights the path of least resistance and most Council (ABYC) can be a source of water. a little-known but growing danger that conductivity (anything that will help AC leakage.” • If you believe someone has been comes with swimming near docks the current move along its path). The Can you tell if water is unsafe to shocked, reach, throw, row, but don’t and the boats secured to them. And it way alternating current (AC) searches swim in? go into the water to get to anyone who sounds like every parent’s nightmare. for its source is the most deadly for No, but here are some tips that could you think has been shocked. The incidents of “Electric Shock humans because it takes only a small keep you safe. • Call for help. Use 911 or VHF Drowning” – or drowning that happens amount of AC to disrupt the electrical • Never swim within 100 yards of Channel 16. as a result of an electric shock – have impulses that control our muscles and any fresh water marina or boatyard. • Try CPR on the person; don’t stop been on the rise as boats and docks nerves. • If you have a boat, have it tested to until trained help arrives. are being stocked with more electric Why does ESD happen in fresh make sure it is not leaking electricity. Sources: boatus.com; acegroup. appliances and devices. If not properly water and not salt water? You can buy a clamp meter and test it com; Boating Magazine; Decatur Daily installed or maintained, the devices can We go back to conductivity for yourself. News; myajc.com “leak” electric current into the water, the answer. Fresh water is not a good • Have a qualified electrician do any setting up the potential for tragedy. electrical conductor. Because it is electric work needed on a dock or on Let’s all continue to remain vigilant As the weather gets warmer and not a good conductor, the alternating your boat. during these lazy-hazy-crazy days of more people head outdoors for a fun current looks for something better. A • Do not use household extension Spring and Summer, remain alive and time on the water, here’s a primer on human body in fresh water becomes cords for powering your docked boat. un-injured and focused on our Quest- ESD and some steps to take to keep that something better. The high amount If you feel “tingly” in the water, you for-Zero Campaign! safe this summer. of salt in humans make our bodies far could be at risk for shock. In that case Original article by Debbie Lord - What is an ESD? better conductors of electrical current you should: (courtesy of boatus.com) Cox Media Group National Content ESD happens when a swimmer than fresh water. • Have someone turn off the shore Desk

property, drivers and horses of these non-motorized into the sun: vehicles. And, as the rising or setting sun can blind • Invest in polarized sunglasses – they can help continued from page 1a Driving a driver to an oncoming or crossing vehicle but with reduce glare. headlights turned on a vehicle is easier seen at these • Utilize your sun visor – it can help to block out Massachusetts, Minnesota and South Carolina) times, it would seem that having your headlights the sun. stipulate car headlight use only when wipers are in turned on for an extended period of time is an • Leave more following room – when the sun is use. excellent “safety-wise” choice. in your eyes it can be hard to see what the car According to the Oklahoma Department of Motor It’s been some years since some makes/models of ahead is doing. This is one more time when it Vehicles, “headlights must be turned on between 30 cars began having “running” lights (24 hr. headlights pays to leave more room between you and the minutes after sunset (dusk) until 30 minutes before at lowered power) but it should teach all of us that next vehicle. sunrise (dawn), and any other time when visibility is turning on our headlights when we start the car and • Drive with your headlights on to increase your impaired.” And as a reminder, “drivers must use their keeping them on until we turn off the car makes for a visibility to other drivers Additional tips: low beams when within 1,000 feet of an approaching much safer drive. While driving on Tinker, all the road and headlight • Keep your windshield clean, inside and out vehicle, and within 600-ft of a vehicle heading in the rules apply. Although it is no longer a requirement • Check your windshield for pitting and cracks same direction.” You must also use low-beams when to dim your headlights as you approach the base’s • Avoid storing papers or other items on the driving through fog. entry points during hours of darkness, some still do dashboard Some history - There were lamps on the outside it. That’s okay, but some of those very same people • If having a difficult time seeing the road, use lane of upper scale horse drawn carriages. They were “conveniently forget” to turn their headlights back on markings to help guide you. not there to help the horses see but to let others see and you can see them driving through the base with Rarely will visibility be absolutely perfect while the carriage from a fair distance off. This allowed their parking lights on, or sometimes not on at all! driving, but if motorists know this and make the pedestrians as well as other carriages from having Remember: It is not from when you can’t see (or proper adjustments, you can minimize any additional devastating accidents with a moving vehicle. The can see with the aid of street lights) to when you can risks that come with less-than-optimal visual early years of automobiles saw the practice of putting see (pre-dawn light or with the aid of street lights). conditions. headlights on them for the very same reason. Horses Use some “Common sense” - If most everyone has SEE AND BE SEEN – Stay alive and remain didn’t handle the noise from cars they could not their headlights turned on, so should you. Also, as an active in our Quest-for Zero campaign! see well. As you can imagine, this led to animosity additional reminder, parking lights are not a substitute Some content thanks to: aarp.org; bankrate.com; towards those with motorized vehicles due to horse for headlights — this includes predawn and fog. dmv.org/ok; seriousaccidents.com; aaa.com drawn vehicles of any type (wagon, buckboard, So, how can you protect yourself? Article based on a suggestion from: Tanya Tock, surrey, carriage) having accidents that damaged the AAA offers these tips for motorists when driving 72 FSS/FSMMA www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 — 7a out8a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — Mayfor 26, 2016 fun

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The club serves up a buffet pain — low back pain, severe headache or migraine and Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress (H.A.S.) Class: This and a soup and salad bar. Themed lunches are offered on neck pain. This class will review what causes this pain, four-session class teaches better ways of expressing and Tuesdays. Themes include Mongolian, Mexican and ‘A when to see a doctor about it and ways to prevent pain. For reducing feelings of anger. Practice techniques to help Taste of Italy’ pasta lunch. more information, call CHPS at 582-6817. deal with stress, and learn how unproductive thinking Muscle Make-Over Class: 4:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Above the Belt Class: 11:30 a m. to patterns may have been causing problems in your life. Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Equipment used includes bars, 12 p m. Mondays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Tone, sculpt Remind yourself how to create more balance in your life weights, bands, medicine balls and body resistance. Cost and practice better self-care. For more information, call and build strong, lean muscles with this upper body workout. is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with A variety of equipment will be used, including your own 582-6604. Traci. For more information, call 734-4664. body resistance. This class is free to attend. For details, call Life in Balance: Do you feel like you’re walking on a Operation Boot Camp: This class is an infusion of cardio 734-4664. tight rope trying to balance your career and personal life? step intervals, strength and core training designed to Active Parenting of Teens Class: Learn how to establish Come to the Life in Balance: Relaxation & Stress Relief mutual respect and cooperation, decrease power struggles Class. You will learn stress reduction and relaxation maintain optimal heart rate levels, burn maximum calories and mold values. Parents will also find out how to help techniques. For more information, call the Airman and and firm your entire body all in one fun workout. Cost is their children make positive choices in life to prevent risky Family Readiness Center at 739-2747. $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with behavior, as well as how to guide them to develop skills Love and Logic Parenting Class: This class is for Traci. For more information, call 734-4664. and character they need as they gain independence. For parents of children ages 6 through 12. Techniques taught Overcoming Gym Intimidation: See the benefits of details, call 582-6604. are simple and easy to learn; teach responsibility and Baby Basics Class: This four-session class is for new and character; lower the parents’ stress level; have immediate See more recurring events on page 12a. expectant parents. Topics include infant health care, labor and delivery, coping with crying, “how to Budget for a Baby,” baby/child safety, breastfeeding, infant nutrition, Advertisement bathing and swaddling your baby, post-partum depression and a special break-out session for dads. For more details, call 582-6604. Better Body. Better Life. This eight-week weight management program meets once a week for one hour. This program helps with an overall healthy lifestyle approach to weight loss. Participants will identify personal goals and understand behavior change. For information, call 734-2169. Building a Healthy Core: This class will discuss risk factors for back pain, how to know when it’s time to see a doctor about back pain and actions to help prevent back pain. For more information, call CHPS at 582-6817. Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings: Free cholesterol and glucose screenings open to all Department of Defense civilians available. Bring an up-to-date Health Risk Assessment from AFMCwellness.com. For details, call CHPS at 582-6817. Color Pin Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p m. Tuesdays at Tinker Bowling Center. Make a strike with a color pin in the head pin position to win one free game coupon. Limit three per bowler. For information, call 734-3484. Communications Basics: Learn how your personality impacts your communication style. For more information, call 582-6604. Cork & Canvas: Held from 6 to 9 p m. at Tinker Arts and Crafts. Create a masterpiece painting with step-by-step instruction from a local artist while enjoying appetizers, sipping wine and having fun. Free for single Airmen. Call 734-5615 for details and to sign up. Cosmic Bowling: Cosmic Bowling is $10 per person for unlimited games and includes the shoe rental. Or bowl by the game for $3.50 per person, per game and shoes for $2.50. There is a Family Cosmic Special for $35 which includes one lane for up to eight bowlers, two games, one pizza, soda, and shoes. Come out for this night of music, bowling, lights and fun. For details, call 734-3484. Cycle to the Core Class: 4:35 to 5:25 p.m. Tuesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Follow the instructor on a simulated ride through terrains, hills and jumps while controlling your resistance. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664. Fad Diets: Help yourself read between the lines to decode the benefits and possible risks of these diet trends. Understand what it means to eat a balanced diet by learning some helpful tips. For more information, call 582-6817 FIT Basic: This eight-week progressive program is designed for military members on a profile and/or recovering from an injury. Program includes strength, cardio, core and flexibility conditioning. The program will focus on functional movement and nutrition. For more information, call 734-5505. No federal endorsement intended. FIT — Health & Human Performance: This eight-week progressive program enhances the active duty member’s human performance through fitness, nutrition and behavior change. Pre and post health and fitness assessments will be conducted. All participants must sign program memorandum. For more information, call 734-5505. Advertisement Goal Setting: This workshop is designed to help 12a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on Fathers, spouses or partners are encouraged the multipurpose court at the Gerrity to attend with participants. For more Recurring Events Fitness Center. Equipment used includes information, call 734-2778. bars, weights, bands, medicine balls and Pre-Separation Consultation: 2 to 4:15 continued from page 11a your own body resistance. For more p.m. Wednesdays at Airman and Family being active, the components of an exercise Health Promotions Services at 582-6817. information, call 734-5607. Call to ensure Readiness Center. The purpose of this program and how often to exercise, plus Pick & Paint Class: Children ages 5 to class is available on a holiday. MANDATORY pre-separation counseling learn ways to overcome gym intimidation 15 can join the Pick & Paint class where Pre-Deployment Briefing: 8 to 9:30 a.m. is to ensure all active duty separating and overcoming barriers to being they get to pick out their very own ceramic Tuesdays and 1 to 2:30 p m. Fridays at service members have the opportunity to physically active. For more information, piece to paint. Cost is only $20. To sign up Airman and Family Readiness Center. be made aware of the transition services call 582-6817. or get details, call 734-5615. The A&FRC provides individual and and benefits available to assist them and Performance Run Class: This interactive Pilates Class: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. group briefings ensuring military members their spouses in adjusting to civilian life. four-week program is designed to improve Wednesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. and their families have completed For more details, call 739-2747. running technique and performance. This class focuses on building strength necessary preparations for deployment. Reintegration Briefing: 8 to 9:30 The course will implement a progressive in the deeper postural “core” muscles to This includes assistance for families of a m. Thursdays at Airman and Family running program. Workout attire and assist with the development of stability deployed personnel of all services and Readiness Center. These group briefings running shoes are required. For more throughout the entire torso. This class is DOD personnel. If you have an inquiry or ensure military members and their families information, call 734-5505. free to attend. For details, call 734-4664. a problem, the readiness NCO is prepared have necessary information for a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for Personal Goal Setting for a Healthy Portion Distortion: In this Civilian Health to assist our community. For more details, all on tips for a successful reunion. For Lifestyle: In this class we’ll discuss health- Promotions Class, participants will discuss call 739-2747. more details, call 739-2747. related goals that people commonly make, how the amount of food people eat has Pregnancy Resource Briefing: The Résumé Writing Workshop participants how good and bad habits can make or changed over time, and how eating bigger information presented in this briefing will learn valuable information on private break our success of reaching our goal, and portion sizes affects their health. For more includes Prenatal Fitness, Prenatal industry résumé writing techniques, learn several tips and tactics for keeping information, call 582-6817. Nutrition, WIC, Family Expectations, formats and guidelines, cover letters and our goal. For information, call Civilian Power Pump Class: 9:30 a.m. Dental, Family Advocacy and TRICARE. more. The second half of the workshop goes into more detail on federal résumés. For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 739-2747. Rhythm Kids/Playgroup: Rhythm Kids offers singing, dancing and parachute play to parents and children under 5 years old. Bring your children for an exuberant experience for both of you. After the active fun of Rhythm Kids, relax and watch the kids play while you make new friends at Playgroup. No sign-ups needed. For more information, call 582-6604. Senior Day: 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the bowling center. Seniors 55 and older bowl for $1.25. For details, call 734-3484. Simple Strategies to Manage Stress: This class will review three stress management techniques (focusing, calming, balanced living practices) so participants leave feeling more empowered to manage their stress. For more information, call CHPS at 582-6817. Social Hour: 4:30 to 5:30 p m. Fridays at the Tinker Club. Free food and rotating drink specials for all club members and only $5 for non-members. Spin Class: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. A high energy non-impact workout guaranteed to raise your heart rate. Follow an instructor on a simulated ride through terrains, hills and jumps while controlling your own resistance. For more information, call 734-4664. Spin class is also held from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Bldg. 216 Fitness Annex. For details, call 734-2163. Story Time: 10:30 a m. Tuesdays at Tinker Library. Join the fun at the Tinker Library as Mr. Peter reads great stories during the weekly story time. Story Time/Playgroup: Join the group for stories, then relax at Playgroup. For parents and kids under 5 years old. Held at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on the first and third Thursdays. For information, call Family Advocacy at 582-6604. Strength and Conditioning Class: 11 a m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 216 Fitness Annex. 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AUTOS

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CAMPERS AND RVS

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MOTORCYCLES

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MidFirst Bank is seeking candidates for an opportunity in our mortgage Some of the many reasons to join our team include: servicing customer care call center: • Generous incentive plans; top performers can earn an additional $750 to $1,000 or more per month Customer Care Loan Counselor • Minimum $250 incentive bonus paid monthly for the We are looking for energetic individuals who enjoy helping others in a team- first 4 months of employment oriented environment. Responsibilities include answering inbound and making • A variety of shifts available Monday-Friday plus one outbound calls to assist customers who are struggling to make their home Saturday shift from 9a.m. – 1p.m. shift per month mortgage payments and providing options to help them catch up on their missed • Bilingual candidates fluent in both Spanish and payments to save their home. English will earn an additional $1.00 per hour • Friendly business casual atmosphere Must be dependable, possess excellent If you are passionate about helping others and interested in these rewarding communication skills, able to multi- career opportunities, please visit our website to complete an online application. task and be adaptable to change. www.midfirst.jobs Candidates with previous customer Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vets service, call center, and/or loan counseling experience are strongly encouraged to apply. www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016 — 15a NOW VETERANS HELPING VETERANS IN EASTERN OKLAHOMA HIRING COUNTY

Veteran’s Corner, INC. from Goldsby will be at Countryside Baptist Church (CSBC), located on the corner of SE 29th & S. Peebly Road in eastern Oklahoma County, on June 14th, 2016 from 9am to 7pm to provide free assistance in filling out VA benefit claim forms to See our ad for some of our all military veterans or surviving spouses who attend. current opportunities, or visit The all day event is a joint effort between the Veteran’s Corner Inc. staff and CSBC to reach the many veterans of all military services www.midfirst.jobs who live and/or work in the local eastern Oklahoma County area who may not be able to travel to Norman or downtown Oklahoma City for assistance. Benefit assistance available will include help with filling out and submitting forms for Disability claims, Health Care, Education and Training, Home Loans, Legal Services, and Jobs Transition. Attendees who have never filed a VA disability claim are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 and any medical documentation support- ing your claim. If you are unsure if you qualify or do not know what See our ad for a listing of type of medical conditions warrant a claim, just bring your DD214 available positions, or visit and the Veterans Corner staff will help advise you on potential benefit NormanRegional.com claims. Those attendees who have filed before are asked to bring a copy of their VA Disability Letter and any additional medical documentation to support your re-file claim. Surviving spouses filing for spousal benefits will need to bring their To Advertise in the Tinker Take Off, call spouse’s DD214 and any supporting information they may have. We encourage all veterans to stop by anytime between 9am and 7pm. No appointment necessary. Attendees will be seen on a first come, first served basis as counselors become available. For more information, please contact CSBC at 405.278.2824 (405) 390-8711 or Steve Smith at (405) 924-7986. 16a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Recognizing Oklahoma’s Best New Products and Services

They may be scientists, machinists, computer Nominate Online at: gurus or service providers. They may be presidents of multinational companies, http://journalrecord.com/ pioneers, trend-setters or self-employed. It’s Or Contact: not the size that matters — it’s the spirit and the results. Angie Anson at [email protected] Finalists will be selected by a panel of Oklahoma business leaders and will be Phone: 405-278-2820 profiled in the Innovator of the Year magazine, to be published. Sponsorship and Advertising The finalists also will be honored at an opportunities available. awards luncheon. Contact your Account Executive today.

Deadline is June 9, 2016. Awards Luncheon August 11, 2016 • 11:30 am

Special Publication Date: August 12, 2016 TINKER

Events 2016

Thursday, May 26 Performance Run Class Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Pregnancy Resource Thursday, June 2 Community Series 5 See description on page 11a-13a. Briefing Community Tinker Wellness Center, Tobacco Cessation FIT - Health & Human Lakesha Levy Conference Tobacco Cessation Bldg. 5922, 11 a.m. Performance Series 3 Room, Bldg. 1094, 9:30 a.m. Individual Consults Individual Consults See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. FIT Basic Series 3 A Pain in the Neck Cholesterol and Glucose Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Bldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH- Screening Screening Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. 77A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bldg. 9001 Post C69, Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), See description on page 11a-13a. Pre-Deployment Briefing See description on page 11a-13a. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. A&FRC, 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 Mission See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Mission See description on page 11a-13a. Mission FIT - Health & Human Rhythm Kids/Play Group Pre-Deployment Briefing FIT Basic Series 3 Performance Series 3 FIT - Health & Human Balfour Beatty Community A&FRC, 1 to 3 p.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Performance Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, Center, 10 to 11 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31 See description on page 11a-13a. Mission See description on page 11a-13a. Community Wednesday, June 1 Better Body. Better Life. FIT Basic Series 3 FIT - Health & Human Cholesterol and Glucose Community Series 3B Screening Tinker Wellness Center, Performance Series 3 Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Screening See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), See description on page 11a-13a. Mission 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FIT Basic Series 3 Reintegration Briefing Better Body. Better Life. This screening is offered to Tinker Wellness Center, A&FRC, 8 to 10 a.m. Series 11a current DOD civilians only. For Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, more information, call 582-6817. See description on page 11a-13a. See more events on page 2b. 2b — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

Continued from page 1b. men. For more information, call Tobacco Cessation Mission Mission 582-6817. Individual Consults Friday, June 3 FIT - Health & Human Better Body. Better Life. Mission Tinker Wellness Center, Series 11a Community Performance Series 3 FIT - Health & Human Bldg. 5922, Tinker Wellness Center, Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, Performance Series 3 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Screening See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Tinker Wellness Center, 7 to 11 a.m. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Summertime Safety See description on page 11a-13a. FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 3 See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 9001 Room 123, Tuesday, June 7 Tinker Wellness Center, Men’s Health 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, June 6 Community Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Bldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF- This class will provide an Community See description on page 11a-13a. 811a), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. overview of dietary supplements, Cholesterol and Glucose Cholesterol and Glucose FIT Basic Series 3 This class will review the claims about their health benefits Screening leading causes of death among Screening as well as safety considerations Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 3220 Room 217, men, conditions that affect only Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), and tips for deciding whether a Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. men and not-so-good health 7 to 11 a.m. supplement is safe and useful. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. behaviors more common among See description on page 11a-13a. For information, call 582-6817. See description on page 11a-13a. Wednesday, June 8 Community Cholesterol and Glucose Screening Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Self Care Bldg. 3001 564th AMXS Small C/R (2Y-48 C2), 11 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. A Pain in the Neck Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Mission FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Better Body. Better Life. Series 3B Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. FIT Basic Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Thursday, June 9 Community Tobacco Cessation Individual Consults See description on page 11a-13a. Cholesterol and Glucose Screening Bldg. 1 Door 6, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Summertime Safety Bldg. 3334 Room 119, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Mission FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. FIT Basic Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a.

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Continued from page 2b. 7 to 11 a.m. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. FIT Basic Series 3 you can do to make your home See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, safer for yourself, your family Friday, June 10 Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. and your guests. For more Community Tobacco Cessation FIT Basic Series 3 information, call 582-6817. Individual Consults See description on page 11a-13a. Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, Mission Tinker Wellness Center, Screening Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16 FIT - Health & Human Bldg. 5922, Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), See description on page 11a-13a. Community Performance Series 3 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. 7 to 11 a.m. Tobacco Cessation Tinker Wellness Center, See description on page 11a-13a. Wednesday, June 15 See description on page 11a-13a. Community Individual Consults Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Simple Strategies to Summertime Safety See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Cholesterol and Glucose Managing Stress Bldg. 9001 Room 123, Cholesterol and Glucose Bldg. 3001 564th AMXS 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Screening Screening Monday, June 20 Community Small C/R (2Y-48 C2), See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Bldg. 1 Door 6, 11 a.m. Mission 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cholesterol and Glucose See description on page 11a-13a. FIT - Health & Human See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Screening Diabetes Support Group Performance Series 3 Pregnancy Resource Mission Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Meeting Tinker Wellness Center, Briefing FIT - Health & Human 7 to 11 a.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Lakesha Levy Conference Performance Series 3 See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Room, Bldg. 1094, 9:30 a.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Tobacco Cessation Monthly support group involving See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Individual Consults many aspects of living with Tuesday, June 14 Tinker Wellness Center, diabetes. Topics include Men’s Health See description on page 11a-13a. Community Bldg. 5922, nutrition, activity, stress Bldg. 3001 564 AMXS Small FIT Basic Series 3 Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. management, dental health, foot C/R (2Y-48 C2), 11 a.m. care and much more. For more Screening Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. information, call 736-2169 Bldg. 9001 Room 107, See description on page 11a-13a. Self Care Mission Mission 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH- FIT - Health & Human FIT - Health & Human Friday, June 17 See description on page 11a-13a. Community 77A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Performance Series 3 Mission Performance Series 3 See description on page 11a-13a. Cholesterol and Glucose Tinker Wellness Center, Better Body. Better Life. Tinker Wellness Center, Mission Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Screening Series 11a Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), FIT - Health & Human See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, 7 to 11 a.m. Performance Series 3 Monday, June 13 Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Better Body. Better Life. See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, Community See description on page 11a-13a. Series 3B Healthy Homes Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Cholesterol and Glucose FIT - Health & Human Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF- See description on page 11a-13a. Screening Performance Series 3 Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. 811a), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Tinker Wellness Center, See description on page 11a-13a. Join this class to review things See more events on page 4b. 4b — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — May 26, 2016

Tuesday, June 21 Wednesday, June 22 Cholesterol and Glucose Community Community Screening Bldg. 1 Door 6, Cholesterol and Glucose Cholesterol and Glucose Screening 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Screening Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3 Room 200, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mission 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. FIT - Health & Human See description on page 11a-13a. Heat Exhaustion Performance Series 3 Stroke Prevention Bldg. 3220 Room 217, Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 9001 Room 123, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Come learn what heat exhaustion See description on page 11a-13a. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. is, how it’s caused, how to In this class you will learn the prevent it and how to treat FIT Basic Series 3 different types of strokes, along someone suffering from heat Tinker Wellness Center, with facts and myths of strokes. exhaustion. For more Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. information, call 582-6817. Learn the signs of a stroke and See description on page 11a-13a. how to reduce your risk of Mission having one. For more FIT - Health & Human Friday, June 24 information, call 582-6817. Performance Series 3 Community Mission Tinker Wellness Center, Cholesterol and Glucose Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Better Body. Better Life. Screening See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073), Series 11a Better Body. Better Life. 7 to 11 a.m. airbrush. Tinker Wellness Center, Series 3B See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Tinker Wellness Center, ycle me. Swing Shift Health See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF- FIT - Health & Human 811a), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. FIT Basic Series 3 Performance Series 3 Tinker Wellness Center, See description on page 11a-13a. Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. Mission Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. See description on page 11a-13a. FIT - Health & Human See description on page 11a-13a. Thursday, June 23 Performance Series 3 FIT Basic Series 3 Community Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m. Tinker Wellness Center, Tobacco Cessation See description on page 11a-13a. Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m. Individual Consults See description on page 11a-13a. See description on page 11a-13a.

Midwest City Office 2008 S. Post Road Midwest City, OK 73130 (405) 732-2277 Del City Office 4650 SE 15th Del City, OK 73115 (405) 677-8831

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2016 Upcoming Events Family Optometry JUNE 9: JULY 28: Ribbon Cutting Ribbon Cutting: Midwest City Family Dentistry Weokie Credit Union 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6912 E Reno Ave, Ste 300 6100 SE 15th Street

AUG 22 - 24: SICK JULY 4: Tribute to Liberty Tinker and the Primes 6 p.m. Requirements Symposium HAPPENS Joe B. Barnes Regional Park The Sheraton Midwest City Hotel Open 7 Days 8700 E Reno Ave. at the Reed Conference Center 1701 S. Douglas Blvd MWC 5800 Will Rogers Road. 405.302.8999 • gohce.com

JULY 14: To Advertise on the Signs By Tomorrow Midwest City Chamber 10th Anniversary Celebration Upcoming Events page, contact 3:30 p.m. 1932 S. Air Depot Blvd 405.278.2831