72Nd Dental Squadron Welcomes New Commander

Vol. 75, No. 28 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, July 14, 2017

Lancer Gate AFSC welcomes Col. Froehlich as new vice commander will be closed July 29 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Darren D. Heusel 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Liberator Gate 21 will be open instead. After weeks of anticipation, the Air Force Sustainment Center officially welcomed Tinker Gate 1 Col. Eric Froehlich as its newest vice will be closed July 30 commander on Monday. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Froehlich replaces Brig. Gen. Tom Miller, Eaker Gate 2 who recently took over for Maj. Gen. Mark will be open instead. Johnson as the new commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. “My family and I are excited to be part of Team Tinker and appreciate our warm INSIDE reception to the base,” said Froehlich. “AFSC provides incredible strategic value 752nd OSS for our great Air Force. I look forward to ABM grads learning the important mission of our air Page 3 logistics complexes and wings, and how I can contribute to their success.” Froehlich comes to Tinker Air Force Base, 564th AMXS having previously served as commander of Kitting office: the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland AFB, Big business N.M., where he provided highly trained forces in support of the Air Force nuclear Page 6-7 enterprise and expeditionary combat forces to combatant commanders. Col. Eric Froehlich, Air Force Sustainment Center vice commander He also was responsible for installation security, operations, maintenance and “We are extremely fortunate to have The Froehlich’s also come to Tinker mission support for more than 23,000 Colonel Froehlich join our team here at having just recently been named recipients military and civilian employees, who live the AFSC,” said Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, of the Air Force 2017 General and Mrs. and work on Kirtland AFB. AFSC commander. “He brings a wealth of Jerome O’Malley Award. The O’Malley Award is given to the 72nd Med Group As the AFSC vice commander, Froehlich experience to the position and is absolutely the right person for the job. wing commander and spouse whose achieves 3-year will be responsible for assisting the AFSC commander in leading nearly 43,000 total “We welcome Colonel Froehlich, contributions to the nation, Air Force and accreditation force Airmen to deliver combat effects for Stephanie and their four children to the local community best exemplify the highest Page 8 the immediate and long-term requirements Oklahoma City area and look forward to ideals and positive leadership of a military of component and combatant commanders working with them and getting to know couple serving in a key Air Force position. in every area of responsibility. them better. He has accomplished great They will be invited to Washington, D.C. Construction Froehlich brings with him to Tinker his things during his career and I have no doubt later this year to officially accept the award. is progress wife, Stephanie, and four children. he will continue to excel here.” See related story on page 5. Page 11 72nd Dental Squadron Visit us online at www.tinker.af.mil welcomes new commander 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Christo- Like us on Facebook pher Grussendorf passes the 72nd Dental Squad- www.facebook.com/ ron guidon to Col. Dawn Wagner during a change tinkerairforcebase of command ceremony July 10 in Heritage Hall of the Tinker Clinic. Col. Michael Suhler was the outgoing squadron commander and 72nd MDG deputy commander and Senior Master Sgt. Mary Lake served as guidon bearer during the formal ceremony. Col. Wagner will oversee 54 assigned personnel responsible for treating 8,000 active Air Force photo by Kelly White duty personnel.. Follow us on Twitter @Team_Tinker 2 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com —July 14, 2017 Tinker Air Force Base

Commentary: Enlisted MOH recipient: “Woody” Vosler Part 2 of 2 A-7 line in Bldg. 3001 circa April 1982. Howard E. Halvorsen Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Air Force Sustainment Center Historian Corsair II aircraft As you will recall from last week, Forrest Lee “Woody” Vosler was returning on a B-17, the Jersey Greg L. Davis Bounce, after completing a mission over Germany 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs during World War II. He was badly wounded all over, including his eyes, along with fellow crewmember, The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II was tail-gunner George Buske, who was unconscious originally designed as a single-seat, mid-weight and thought to be dying. fighter/bomber for the United States Navy. The The plane had lost two engines and was so badly prototype A-7A took flight on Sept. 27, 1965, damaged the crew knew the plane would never make it after a short design and development period due back to England. The crew had thrown off every piece of to Vought’s experience with the supersonic F-8 equipment unnecessary for flying. Even the instrument Crusader. The A-7 has many features similar to panel was useless so the plane was flying at treetop level the F-8, but was a new-build design overall with to allow the pilot to see exactly where he was going. tricycle landing gear, a strong wing with many After jettisoning all unnecessary equipment, the Photos courtesy Tinker History Office hardpoints for ordnance and folding wingtip pilot’s next order was a passionate call for Vosler By Dec. 20, 1943, Woody was a crewman for the panels. The folding wings and “stinger” tailhook to transmit SOS calls. Thinking with unusual clarity 303rd Bombardment Squadron on a B-17 called were both hold-overs from the Navy design. The despite all he had been through, Vosler responded, Jersey Bounce, after the hit Big Band song penned wing met the fuselage high on the spine with low- “Sir, let me know when we’re going down, and by Buddy Feyne. horizontal tailplanes at the rear with a single, I’ll send the SOS When you can’t keep the aircraft but calmly gave instructions to the men who now swept vertical tail. The front and rear of the aircraft airborne, let me know. In the meantime, if you keep huddled around him in the radio room. have a “clipped” appearance and the aircraft was it up, let’s not break radio silence.” “I sent the SOS out at different speeds,” he often referred to as the “Short-little ugly fellow” After some time, flying low over the North Sea, recalled, “and I got an immediate response from or variations thereof. The denavalized version of he prepared to send out the SOS At first there was England. They receipted my message, and asked me the SLUF was operated by the Air Force and Air no transmission, but keeping his mind clear and to give a holding signal for 20 or 30 seconds while National Guard. remembering his training, Vosler quickly located the they shot a true bearing on me. I responded and gave Tinker was associated with the A-7 Corsair from problem – a loose connection on the transmitter key. the aircraft’s early days when on Nov. 8, 1966, the He couldn’t see clearly enough to make the repairs, See Vosler page 9. Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area took over all logistics management responsibility for what would become the Air Force version, the A-7D, which were first accepted into service in 1968. After initial fielding, This week in Tinker history the Corsair II was soon flying combat missions over Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. This resulted in July 8, 1941 - The Army July 8, 1960 - Oklahoma City Air Materiel the A-7 being sent to the depot maintenance lines awards a $14,270,000 Area completes the first phase of Project “Looking and, according to official Tinker history documents, contract for depot Glass” to modify five KC-135s as airborne hundreds of aircraft were processed along with F-4s, construction to Charles command posts. F-105s and B-52s during that time frame. On Jan. Dunning & Co., Guy H. July 10, 1964 - Col. Edwin P. Schmid succeeds 10, 1972, the first A-7D arrived for modification. James, and Patterson Steel Co. Col. Edwin B. Miller as the new Tinker base By July 1, 1975, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics July 10, 1941 - The Oklahoma commander. Center System Manager assumed logistics program City, Ada & Atoka Railroad begin building a spur July 8, 1968 - Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area responsibility for A-7D aircraft. In 1976, a major line to the depot site. gains management of the weather reconnaissance upgrade program provided the aircraft with laser-spot July 11, 1941 - The Army awards a contract aircraft sensor program. designation capability in the form of the Precision for architectural engineering to E.G. Turnbull of July 10, 2012 - Headquarters AFMC activates Avionics Vectoring Equipment, or PAVE PENNY Cleveland, Ohio. the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB. upgrade. July 12, 1955 - Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area On this same date, Oklahoma City Air Logistics is named the specialized depot for J75 engines. Center becomes the Oklahoma City Air Logistics See Corsair II page 10. July 12, 1955 - Tinker receives its first modern Complex and the 72nd Air Base Wing, the 448th bearing plant and aircraft bearing conditioning shops. Supply Chain Management Wing and 635th Manufacturer: Ling-Temco-Vought July 12, 1957 - Oklahoma City Air Materiel Supply Chain Operations Wing realign to AFSC. Aircraft type: A-7 Area becomes the specialized activity for the On this date, Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Litchfield becomes Nickname: Corsair II overhaul and modification of the J75 engine. the first AFSC commander. Crew: 2 Power plant: One Allison TF41 turbofan producing 14,250 pounds of thrust In-service dates: 1965-2014 2017 Key events: Sept. 16: Air Force Ball Oct. 13: Capstone Event Number produced: 491 Tinker connection: Program management, maintenance, repair and overhaul July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3 Celebrating ABM graduates

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Soaring with the wind and stars Command Chaplain (Col.) Shon Neyland “I might have been Air Force Materiel Command born in a hovel (shack) WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Leadership but I am determined to remains the most crucial aspect of our travel with the wind and mission as we seek to build a resilient, agile workforce centered on agility and the stars.” innovation. General characteristics of leadership — Jacqueline Cochran include guidance, direction, and influence to accomplish the task or mission. up your power plants of vitality and However, even more significant in mission energy, clean up your spark plugs of accomplishment is being an inspirational ambition and desires, and pour in the leader. There are no limits to what an fuel of work, you will be likely to go inspired leader and team can accomplish places and do things.” to soar with the winds and stars. Cochran knew the mission required One such inspirational leader was an emphasis on vitality, ambition and Jacqueline Cochran, who became the work. Inspirational leaders possess the first female pilot to break the sound energy and drive to see the possible and barrier in 1953. She was an inspiration put in the actions that will accomplish to a generation of women and men who the mission. defended the United States during World Cochran never ran away from the War II and propelled us to victory. fact she grew up in abject poverty with Cochran led the historic and ground- little education, yet she understood the breaking Women’s Air Force Service value of hard work and drive to reach Pilots training program during World new heights. She would go on to change War II when she was appointed to the the landscape of American history and General Staff of the U.S. Army. She leave a legacy for all to follow. Her story worked with Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold is a message of inspiration, leadership in advocating for women to fly military and hope that no matter where we start aircraft during the war and beyond. in life, greater things are possible. Cochran received the Distinguished Courtesy photo Being an inspirational leader is Service Medal for her contributions to Jacqueline Cochran, the first female pilot to break the sound barrier in 1953. possible, but you have to believe and the war and became the first woman to want it. We can start today. At the time fly a bomber across the North Atlantic. trails in our daily activities and mission. during the past five months, and it has of her death in 1980, Cochran held more Cochran set records in almost every President John Quincy Adams said, “If been a great experience. records for international speed, distance category of aviation and was a key your actions inspire others to dream My role was to share my experiences and altitude than any other pilot contributor to tests and studies on more, learn more, do more and become as a leader with the hope of giving (male or female) in history — simply women becoming astronauts. There is more, YOU ARE A LEADER.” them principles of leadership and inspirational! Today her legacy lives no doubt that Cochran was a pioneer Are you inspiring others to accomplish inspiration as they go on to maximize on as she is enshrined in the National not only for women, but also for all of the mission, to go farther than they could their potential in their career fields and Aviation Hall of Fame in the National America. She demonstrated that with a ever imagine? That is the challenge shape the future of our Air Force. Museum of the U.S. Air Force. vision and inspiration, one could change for each of us in our workplace! I had Inspirational leaders recognize the I close with this inspirational thought the landscape and blaze new trails. the privilege of mentoring a group of roles of drive, desire, and work in from Cochran, “I might have been born In the same manner as Cochran, we 26 future AFMC leaders through the mission achievement. Cochran stated it in a hovel (shack) but I am determined should seek to inspire and blaze new LEADership Wright-Patterson program best when she said, “If you will open to travel with the wind and the stars.”

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Free classified ads can be placed online at www.tinkertakeoff.com. www.tinkertakeoff.com • www.tinker.af.mil July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 5 Froehlichs receive AF 2017 O’Malley Award Senior Airman Bethany La Ville motivated and uplifted Team Kirtland Kirtland Public Affairs members. They started 15 heritage cultural KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, events that celebrated diversity N.M. -- For the past two years, Kirtland and fortified respect. Through has enjoyed having at its helm the top multiple visits and conversations, wing commander and spouse duo in they strengthened pueblo relations the Air Force. and signed an agreement between Col. Eric Froehlich, former 377th Kirtland and Indian Affairs, improving Air Base Wing commander, and his communications over mutual concerns. wife, Stephanie, were recently awarded Froehlich thanked Team Kirtland the Air Force 2017 General and Mrs. members for their hard work and said Jerome O’Malley Award. receiving the award would not have The O’Malley Award is given to been possible without them. the wing commander and spouse “This is not just our award. This is a whose contributions to the nation, team award and it’s special to be able to Air Force and local community best share it with you,” he said. “Together exemplify the highest ideals and we’ve forged amazing partnerships, positive leadership of a military not just within our base community but couple serving in a key Air Force also between our civic, congressional, position. and pueblo leaders. We have worked “We have a lot of great commanders Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bethany La Ville in the Air Force and to win this hard to build relationships of trust Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, presents the among those we’ve sworn to defend.” award is monumental,” said Gen. Air Force 2017 General and Mrs. Jerome O’Malley Award to Col. Eric H. Froeh- Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike The O’Malley Award is awarded lich and his wife Stephanie during a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. annually and is in its 31st year. Command commander. “This is a June 15. big deal and it’s something the base O’Malley and his wife Diane were should be incredibly proud of. What “They are the number one wing 1940s-themed banquet. He also known for their leadership and the Froehlichs have done the past two commander and wife team in the Air led Kirtland’s first air show in five contributions to Air Force families and years has been simply spectacular.” Force,” said Cotton. years and re-energized the Honorary the communities surrounding them. According to the citation, the The couple were role models for Commanders Program, which The couple died in April 1985 in an Froehlichs “capitalized on providing not only the 377th Air Base Wing, but inducted 54 community leaders, more airplane crash. Their children decided first-class mentorship to all Airmen in for employees and family members than the program had ever had. their efforts shouldn’t go unnoticed, regards to physical, mental, social, and of more than 100 mission partners Together, they started a multitude so the General and Mrs. Jerome F. spiritual resiliency to ensure mission- on the installation, while presenting of new programs, including a Kirtland O’Malley Award was established. focused Airmen during support of a united Air Force message to local speaker series that brought high-profile The Froehlichs have left Kirtland to nuclear operations.” civic and congressional leaders in the guest speakers to the base, such as serve at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., In a recent briefing to Team Kirtland, community. former Vietnam prisoner of war Lee where Col. Froehlich will be the vice Maj. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, 20th The commander envisioned the Ellis, UNM head football coach Bob commander of Air Force Sustainment Air Force commander, congratulated base’s 75th Anniversary celebration, Davie and former Heisman Trophy Center. They will be invited to the Froehlichs and praised their directing multiple base and winner Herschel Walker. The series Washington D.C. later this year to accomplishment. community events, including a major also included local speakers who officially accept the award.

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With 150 personnel, six different shops, and the motto “You get it to the door, we’ll get it to the floor”, the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Kitting Office is big business. The kitting team is responsible for the production, inspection, repair and organization of removed KC-135 aircraft parts. The kitting facility creates and delivers 116 unique kits, consisting of 2,528 parts that are removed from every AC in depot for programmed Kenneth Forehand, a sheet depot maintenance services. The idea of kitting items is metal mechanic makes a repair on a riser duct, which to maximize mechanic touch time and eliminate waste allows airflow to the KC-135 while providing a quality product in support of mission aircraft. requirement. A robust kitting program is an essential element for optimizing production performance. When kitting first began in 2009, the depot produced 47 KC-135 aircraft. In the past eight years the workload for KC-135 PDM has nearly doubled with annual requirements averaging 72 to 75 outputs. To build capacity, KC-135’s turned to kitting to maximize efficiency. The 150 personnel team is built with subject matter experts who enable the production, inspection, repair and organization of KC-135 aircraft parts. The kitting SMEs then work with their production counterparts to organize kits that once delivered to the dock provide install mechanic’s everything needed to complete the task with maximum efficiency. The squadron has been able to produce more aircraft without increasing infrastructure because of the efficiencies gained through this parallel operation. An example of a successful process that has been kitted is terminal fittings. In 2009 Terminal Fitting removal and replacements were taking 35 to 40 days. Kitting and production personnel worked together to design and implement a terminal fitting kit that delivered the terminal fittings, and all required fasteners for install in a logical easy to use kit and the number has decreased to 23 days for removal and replacement. Kitting Chief Mike Kearnes, explains the significance each shop brings to the maintenance and production of aircraft assembly. To begin the standardized process, parts are removed off the aircraft at pre-dock and tagged. Those items are Air Force photos by Kelly White then transported to the kitting shop material processing Danny Nguyen, a sheet metal mechanic with the 564AMXS’ horizontal/vertical shop, repairs a panel for a KC-135 vertical stabilizer. area where they are checked in. The tagged parts are scanned into a database to account for and maintain One of the shops in kitting is the panel shop. The paint prior to mechanics and machinists performing Every aspect of the process is meticulously measured organization. When the parts enter the building, panel shop includes work pertaining to all access any program depot maintenance. The panel shop and carefully considered, from how parts are stored to personnel are assigned to check the items before panels, nose landing gear doors, aircraft ducts, and coordinates Nondestructive Inspection to provide a how mechanics need them. The kitting office ensures distributing to one of the specialized shops. fillet assemblies. Each item is washed and stripped of more thorough evaluation when required by the work the customer gets what they demand when they need specification, or when damage may exist that cannot be it. The office that once sought out help and guidance in confirmed by a visual inspection. building their own kitting process is now the benchmark Kitting also has a shop that is located in Bldg. 3001, for the Air Force Sustainment Center. Dock 9.5. This shop focuses on crew seats, main landing gear doors, crew entry doors and flap tracks. The same PDM, stripping and inspection process is performed. Protective coatings are put back on the items before the sub-assemblies are put back together and stored until the customer is ready for delivery. The kitting process has been broken down, giving each gate and each individual piece extra thought and consideration in its repair method and required completion date. However, this process must remain fluid and robust in order to adapt to increased efficiencies and the end user’s requests. As the process has become refined, new kits are being developed and other kits improved. To provide the most efficient and effective process, a tracking method was implemented to ensure each part was mapped and followed from receipt to issue. Each aircraft will have up to 116 kits delivered, receiving four in Inspection Dock, up to 89 Dan Bumb, a material expediter with the 564th AMXS, picks up a kit from FOM in Structured Dock, 17 in Systems Docks, three in Post (facilitate other maintenance) storage in the Kitting Shop. Dock and three to A/C Back shops. Believing in continuous process improvement, Brandon Brown checks measurements on a completed kit that is used as a Kenny Mcewin, an equipment cleaner with the 564th AMXS, strips and de-masks “sailboats” and spoilers for a the AMXS kitting office prioritizes prototyping and prototype for future kits to be made for inboard/outboards and aileron bal- B-52 using 50/50 to take off the paint and primer. redesigning kits that are ergonomically beneficial. ance panels. 564th AMXS Kitting Office is BIG BUSINESS

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With a vision to empower Airmen delivering patient-centered, mission- focused trusted care, the 72nd Medical Group enables medically fit forces, provides expeditionary medics and improves the health and wellness of Team Tinker. A large outpatient clinic facility and an Air Force medical home, the Medical Group employees 530 medics, delivering primary care to over 17,000 people while also delivering specialty and pharmacy care to 63,000 in the Oklahoma City Area. 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Chris Grussendorf explained the Air Force’s medical service is centered on trusted care - delivering high quality, safe care. With a quest for zero harms to patients and staff, the commander emphasized the importance of customer service and patient centered care. 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Chris Grussendorf explained the Air Force’s medical service is centered on trusted care – delivering high quality, safe care. With a quest for zero Air Force photos by Kelly White harms in the workforce, the commander Amn. First Class Jason Pannell, with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron; Master Sgt. Nonika Allen, with the 72nd emphasized the importance of customer Dental Squadron; Michaelle Gordon, Clinical Care and Risk Management Officer; 72nd Medical Group Commander service and attention to patient. Col. Christopher Grussendorf; Chief Master Sgt. Paul Thomas, 72nd MDG Superintendent; Senior Master Sgt. Manny In February, The Joint Commission, Suprai, with the 72nd Medical Operations Squadron and Master Sgt. Brian Yannarelli, with the 72nd MDSS, surround a an independent, non-profit organization new certificate which proudly hangs in the front lobby of the Tinker Clinic. The certificate is from The Joint Commission, that accredits and certifies nearly 210,000 bestowing a three-year accreditation to the 72nd Medical Group by meeting the requirements for the Ambulatory Health health care organizations and programs Care Accreditation Program. Amn. Pannell served as support staff during the Med Group’s recent inspection, Master in the United States, came to survey the Sgts. Allen and Yannarelli and Senior Master Sgt. Suprai served as pre-surveyors and Ms. Gordon led her team to the distinguished accomplishment. 72nd Medical Group’s facility, measuring beyond the scope of quality patient care. said, allowed for a more concentrated With 1,187 standards that are subject to effort, one thing at a time rather than an inspection, one administrative and one influx of information at once. clinical surveyor went through standard “Being able to observe a survey after standard, over the course of two outside the realm of the 72nd Medical days. They focused on a multitude of Group was very beneficial,” Gordon arenas such as environment of care, said. “We didn’t want to put the staff in medical management, provision of care a state of inspection, so we focused on and follow-up, records management one chapter at a time before merging and health literacy. The survey resulted everything altogether.” in recommendations and constructive Another difference in approach was feedback on only 19 standards out having flight chiefs and subject matter of 1,187, garnering a three-year experts assigned to more foreign accreditation. arenas. This kept from a pre-conceived “We work hard to achieve trusted idea of “how it should be,” which care. Our own Air Force standards allowed more opportunity for growth drive us to meet high standards, but and collaboration. the external benchmark of The Joint “This has been the most cohesive Commission standards provides us approach we’ve done and we have with other opportunities to improve produced successful results,” Gordon and validates our efforts,” said Col. added. “As we continue to improve, patients Chris Grussendorf will systematically receive improvement in Michaelle Gordon, a Clinical Care trusted, quality patient care.” Amn. First Class Jason Pannell, with the 72nd Medical Support Squadron, careful- and Risk Management officer in the After the initial survey that was Med Group spearheaded the charge ly hangs a certificate from The Joint Commission bestowing a three-year accredi- conducted in February, the Medical tation to the 72nd Medical Group by meeting the requirements for the Ambulatory in achieving accreditation. Retired Group now remains in a status of Health Care Accreditation Program, while 72nd MDG Commander Col. Christo- military, Gordon has participated continued compliance with The Joint pher Grussendorf, proudly watches in inspections but had never led the Commission. Providing that external charge. A year prior to the inspection partnership, the commission will provide to our patients,” Grussendorf care goal, which is paramount. at Tinker, Gordon was permitted continue to offer constructive feedback said. “We all have blind spots, and they “We want to continue to make this to be an observer, giving her an and recommendations through their help us identify areas where we can place safer and achieve zero harms, opportunity to evaluate how surveys guidance of quality safety and customer best improve our health care practices. everyone deserves that from us,” are conducted and what to expect from service, giving the Med Group updates That fresh perspective is extremely Grussendorf said. them. Noting the option to observe as as to where they are, where they want beneficial.” The whole process is centered pivotal in taking a different approach to go and how to achieve that milestone Colonel Grussendorf hit home on the on process improvement. For more to inspection, Gordon and her team of of achieving accreditation. point that the partnership with the 72nd information or to provide feedback to flight chiefs developed a database and “They partner with us to help us Medical Group and The Joint Commission the Medical Group, send comments or designated a champion for each area continue to improve, which ultimately is key. Teaming up with civilian health questions to 72mdg.patient.advocate@ of inspection. Confining the scope, she improves the quality of care we care institutions helps achieve the trusted us.af.mil. July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 9 Tracking the Tinker Texas horned lizards

Air Force photo by Marlin Zimmerman Miranda Vesy, a Southern Illinois University employee who works on lizard research at Tinker, holds a Texas horned lizard that has been fitted with a tracking device. Members of the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron’s Natural Resources team attach the trans- Air Force photo by April McDonald mitters to the lizards with temporary adhesive, then re- JT Parrish, an IT specialist, and Ellen Willse, an aquarist, both with the Oklahoma City Zoo, hunt for Texas lease the lizards back into the grasslands on Tinker. The horned lizards at Tinker Air Force Base. The Tinker Natural Resources team has long tracked the lizard pop- lizards don’t stray far, but their camouflage and small ulation on base and has teamed with the zoo, which provides lab space and a place to hatch eggs before size make locating them a learned feat for researchers. releasing the hatchlings back into the wild.

Buske and Vosler began a different fight – to remain alive. Buske struggled through many surgeries and a Vosler terrible infection that brought his weight all the way continued from page 2 down to 88 pounds. But he survived to lead a full post-war life. In fact, in 1988, he began to suffer heart them the signal, and they came back, and gave a receipt problems and had successful coronary artery bypass on that one. They said they had my course, and asked surgery. It was then doctors discovered a shell fragment me to transmit every 10 or 15 minutes so that later they near his heart that had been there for 45 years. Buske could correct their bearing.” passed away in Rochester, N.Y., in 2003. The Jersey Bounce, a shattered shell of what she Like Buske, Vosler underwent many surgeries once was, did indeed make it to the North Sea. This before he was fit to return to the United States, where meant they were safe from enemy fighter attack, but the American media had publicized his exploits. All it did not mean they were truly safe. Among pilots, of America followed his healing process and prayed there was an informal organization – the Caterpillar for his recovery. His nomination for the Medal of Club – for those who had made emergency jumps by Honor was approved, but he had gone completely parachuting to safety. With this new war, planes that blind in both eyes. A 25-year-old University of could not make it back to England and had to ditch California student offered to have one of her own at sea became known as the Goldfish Club. Of all eyes removed and transplanted to restore Vosler’s the planes who ditched at sea during World War II, sight. This incredibly generous act by a complete approximately one in three crewmen survived. The Photo courtesy Tinker History Office stranger restored his sight in one eye. Six days later, crew of the Jersey Bounce still had their work cut out Vosler received the Medal of Honor at the White Vosler was at the White House to receive the Medal for them. House from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who re- of Honor from President Roosevelt, who refused to As the pilot, Lt. Henderson, dropped the Jersey fused to let Gen. “Hap” Arnold do it. let Gen. “Hap” Arnold do it. Bounce to wave-top level, Vosler remained at his station Vosler was the second enlisted Airman in history punching out codes to maintain communications with going to respond fast enough. They had pulled the to receive the medal. He told newspaper reporters, nearby search and rescue aircraft. Tail-gunner Buske, life raft out and it was floating on top of the wing, “I guess I won’t see any more fighting and I wish the still unconscious from his wounds, was being tended to and Henderson was busy trying to cut the cord on the war was ended, but I’ve got to help them out with and prepared for exit by other crewmen. Vosler, having life raft so it wouldn’t go down with the airplane. I their war bond drives and so on. I don’t like being made peace with the fact that he was likely dying of knew Buske would be in the water in a fraction of a touted around as a hero, but if it helps the war, I guess his wounds, repeated to his crewmates, “Don’t worry, second. I jumped and held out my hand at the same that’s the only thing left I can do.” you’re going to be all right. Relax.” With airspeed time. I grabbed the antenna wire that runs from the When he was honorably discharged from the Air down to 90 mph, the Jersey Bounce caught the crest of top of the tail to just forward of the starboard radio Force on Oct. 12, 1944, Vosler was quoted as saying: a wave and rode it well, but the sudden stop threw the compartment window. I prayed that it would hold, “I feel like a heel. I’m getting out, but other guys are crew forward. They immediately sprang into action, and I was able to grab Buske around his waist just as staying in.” disembarking their quickly sinking plane just as they he was going into the water, sliding off the trailing Forrest Vosler spent a 30-year career as a counselor had practiced on dry land. edge of the wing.” with the Veterans Administration, continuing his Half went to starboard (right) and half to port. It was a valiant, unbelievable accomplishment for service to his comrades. He passed away in Titusville, One exited first, in order to prepare a raft for the the young radioman whose own body had reached, and Fla., on Feb. 17, 1992, and was buried at Arlington unconscious Buske. Vosler, whose vision was hazy already surpassed, the limits of human endurance. Vosler National Cemetery. His widow, Virginia, donated to nonexistent and also heavily wounded, insisted he strained against the antenna wire holding his wounded all of his medals, including his Medal of Honor, to could exit without help. comrade until the others raced to secure both the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Heritage Institute, where “Somebody was going to help me out, but I said men. Quickly, they all loaded in the life rafts and pushed they remain on display to inspire a new generation of I thought I could boost myself out all right,” Vosler away from the sinking bomber, so they would not be American Airmen – and potential heroes. remembered. ‘I got on top of the fuselage, looked sucked below by a vacuum when the sea claimed Jersey Sources include: HomeofHeroes.com, history.net, down, and Buske was slipping (off the wing) into the Bounce, which happened just a moment later. usafeenlistedheritage.org, 303rdbg.com, arlington water. I yelled to the pilot, but I could see he wasn’t Most of the crew were returned to Molesworth, but cemetery.net, and AF.mil 10 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com —July 14, 2017 Tinker financial classes are right on the money John Parker audiences large and small. Air Force policy Staff Writer expects Airmen to pay their financial obligations in a proper and timely manner. Let’s says it’s been a while since you’ve Allowing debt to pile up can cause security paid more than the minimum amount due clearances to be revoked or denied. on your credit card. (Or worse, cards.) Webster said people often attend his With your credit limits nearly classes when they’re “panicking a little maxing out, you’ve been thinking bit.” about applying for new cards. “Sometimes it’s the first shirt who Or you feel stressed whenever will say, ‘Hey, I notice some things depositphotos you reach for plastic again to pay for about your situation and I’d really like without having to pay a lot in interest.” Some upcoming financial classes routine expenses and bills. you to take this class.’” Webster is one of several instructors at the A&FRC are below. Sign up by All of those situations are signs of Webster said climbing out of debt who host financial education classes calling the center. credit trouble. JR Webster, a financial involves assessing the extent of the at the A&FRC. The center’s Personal - Breezing Through the Holidays. educator with Tinker Federal Credit problem, examining and tracking Financial Management Program offers Plan early to ease the hit from the Union, recently gave some advice spending, making new financial goals information, education and personal annual spending bump at the end of the about handling credit pitfalls at a and changing old habits. And it’s not financial counseling to active duty, Guard year. July 19, 11 a.m. “Plastic Surgery” class at the Airman necessarily a quick fix. and Reserve members and their families, - How to Organize Your Financial & Family Readiness Center. “For most people, if you have a really plus retired veterans and families. Life. Topics include bill paying, filing “Don’t look at the situation as it is good workable plan, three or four years Class topics can include the Thrift systems and long-term organization to now, and panic,” he said, “because is a pretty good timeline for being debt- Savings Plan, the Blended Retirement keep finances flowing smoothly. Aug. that’s one of the first things that people free,” he said. “Not for everybody, but System, home and car buying and 16, 11 a.m. do. They look at the situation where most. Once you’re debt-free it provides a financial planning for life changes. For - First-time Home Buyer. A big- they stand now and it seems hopeless.” lot of freedom to be able to do things and more information, contact the center at picture look at a person’s first big-time Webster teaches financial smarts to spend that money on things that you need 739-2747. purchase. Sept. 20, 11 a.m. Around Tinker 2017 LOA Parks earns 72nd Air Base Wing Wildcatter award Scholarships 72nd Air Base Wing has enabled the uninterrupted fly-away security mission for five AWACS squadrons as well as The Logistics Officer Association will award Nerissa Parks was recently honored with $4,000 - $6,000 scholarships again this year to worldwide mobility of Defenders. Parks also goes a Wildcatter award from 72nd Air Base Wing military and civil service personnel stationed above and beyond by prepping returning deployer Commander Col. Kenyon K. Bell. at Tinker AFB. Active/Guard/Reserve military travel vouchers, cutting down the in-processing As the Unit Program members (all services) and civilian agency time by an average of 45 minutes per person. This coordinator for Security Forces, employees assigned to Tinker Air Force Base are enables the fast, accurate filing of vouchers and Parks is responsible for tracking eligible. Military dependents are also eligible. allows the Defenders to return to the families they 393 Government Travel Cards, Interested persons may obtain a scholarship have been away from for months. In addition, creating orders in the Defense application and ask questions via Facebook as a Parks led a local school’s annual prom drive which Travel System as well as private message through our Crossroads Chapter enabled two income restricted students to attend LOA Facebook page at http://www.Facebook. ensuring travel vouchers are paid prom by purchasing them each a gown along com/tinkerloa. Full eligibility and application in a timely manner. This month with providing them a gift card for other needed requirements are specified in the application. alone, Parks has processed Nerissa Parks items. She is also continuing her education and Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., 74 TDY orders and 34 travel is currently enrolled in two classes towards her Sunday, July 16. vouchers with a total payout of $149,745, securing bachelor’s degree in accounting while maintaining a 0 percent delinquency rate. In doing so, she a 3.8 GPA.

American ambassadors on frequent deployment to the Panama Canal Zone and Central/South America. The Corsair II A-7 was capable of making the deployment directly continued from page 2 from Puerto Rico to Panama because of its endurance. A combat capable, two-seat version of the Corsair The A-7 was a capable fighter aircraft, but more II was produced for the Air Force as the A-7K. tailored to air-to-ground bombing and area defense The aircraft’s second cockpit was possible through missions as it had an incredible fuel load and loiter the deletion of a fuselage fuel tank and provided a Courtesy photo by Greg L. Davis time, even when flown at heavy weights. The jets were training capability to the six Air National Guard capable of air-refueling and used this to extend their An A-7D Corsair II, 75-1751, of the 125th Tactical units who primarily operated it. There was one A-7D Fighter Squadron, 138th Tactical Fighter Group, missions and ability to deploy. After heavy use in the converted to A-7K configuration followed by 31 Vietnam War the A-7 was used by numerous frontline Oklahoma Air National Guard, takes the runway to begin a training mission from Tulsa International Air- new-build aircraft for the ANG. units throughout the U.S. and were slowly passed to the port in 1992. The unit was quickly transitioning from A-7s served with the ANG until 1993 when they Air National Guard where they were seen as capable the A-7 to the F-16 at this time. were all phased out by their multi-role replacement, and dependable fighters. One particular unit, the 156th the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Other versions of the Tactical Fighter Group, Puerto Rico Air National success through the air-defense role surrounding the SLUF served until 2014 when the last was retired Guard, used the A-7’s capabilities to define mission Caribbean island as well as their Spanish-speaking, from service with the Greek Air Force. July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 11 Construction is progress

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Gate Closure: Lancer Gate 20 at Bradley & Douglas on July 29 from 8 a.m. Gate Closure: Tinker Gate 1 at Air Depot and I40 on July 30 from 8 a.m. until until 12 p.m. for shops to do quarterly maintenance on the Final Denial Barrier - 12 p.m. for shops to do quarterly maintenance on the Final Denial Barrier - Eaker Liberator Gate will be open during closure. Gate will be open during closure. 12 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com —July 14, 2017 Can You Spare Some Leave? To donate, call the point of contact. Those needing to make changes to this list must call Kathye Michaelis, VLTP manager, at 736-7365. Recipient...... Point of contact Recipient...... Point of contact Recipient...... Point of contact Recipient...... Point of contact Lyndon D. Armour ...... Frank Lopez, 734-4025 Terlyn Harkey-Murphy.. Capt. Acosta, 582-6023 Shelby Mancello...... Ronald Hobbs, 739-5329 DeLynne Teoli...... Dianna Hutzel, 734-0268 Floyd Lenox, 736-5820 Angela Harris... Jean-Claude Clicquot, 831-0603 Whitney Mitchell....Chris Kern-Garcia, 739-7408 Jeannie Tidwell ...... Rachel Golden, 734-6276 Traci Bassham ...... Michael Bassham, 736-4489 Rickey Harris...... David Deal, 582-4158 Julianne McCornack...Rachel Hinson, 582-9849 Kelly Tinkham...... Thanh Hoang, 734-0901 Sharon Blethen.. DonnaMarie Stitham, 734-7940 Timothy Huff...... Aaron Martinez, 736-3678 Truc Nguyen ...... Alan Winston, 455-3619 Arthur Trevino, Jr.....Patrick Williams, 734-2443 Delma Braddy...... Brenda Bluhm, 409-6507 Michael Imotichey.....Charles Nachbor, 582-4069 My Vo Oden...... Lonniell Bolton, 734-3218 Jackie Turner...... Milton Ross, Jr., 734-0150 Richard Burnham...... Lorenza Smith, 582-4070 Khary Irvan...... David Hansen, 734-4886 Crystal Potter...... Lisa Baker, 739-2932 Robyn Williams...... William Anderson, 734-4448 Cynthia Carpenter...... Casey Burwell, 736-2545 Shawmarie James. Johanna Humphrey, 734-9071 Kathryn Redeker-Bedwell...Tony Black, 739-4311 Pamela Circo Webb...DonnaMarie Burr, 739-7435 Stacie Cook...... Melissa Stastny, 736-5885 Zachary Janway ...... Hershel, Green, 739-4464 Tim Replogle...... David Morris, 582-4158 Vincent West...... Timothy Moore, 736-5965 Jimmy Clymer...... Travis Roy David Jones ...... Wesley Durant, 736-4445 Heather Rockenfield...Katherine Warden, 582-4759 Tara White...... Cindy Hammack, 739-4437 Kirshten Crenshaw...... Travis Gates, 582-4728 Melissa Jones ...... Richard Stull, 734-0104 Hallie Schroder...... Craig Smith, 361-8591 Travis Wilson...... Ryan Thrasher, 582-4837 Kory Davis...... Darren Johnson, 734-8329 Rhonda Jones...... Linda Gardner, 736-7576 Kora Seeliger...... Bobbi McKinney, 736-2976 Marilyn Winter...... Juan Medrano, 465-8005 Jenny Dolbow...... William Strange, 582-4025 Nisha Justus...... Jane Deviney, 736-4237 Amanda Sieler...... Crystal Johnson, 622-7772 Dorothy Dobbs ...... Dale Michaelis, 736-2979 Randall Kenyon...... Jonathan Brown, 582-4679 Jerry Sloan...... Linda Woods-Miller, 736-2546 Chassity Folsom...... Brett LaRoche, 622-7847 Robin Lantz...... Lisa Baker, 739-2932 Kaleena Sneed...... Mark Van der Veer, 736-7083 Outside Agency Listing Francine Ford...... Stefani Caleb, 739-5088 Michelle Langster...... Sharon Murray, 734-8886 Michael Stephens...... Phillip Wilkins, 739-9909 (POC for all: Kathye Michaelis, 736-7365) Logan Gardner...... Happy Hall, 736-2506 Mark Larios...... Melanie Shershon, 739-3666 Jimmy Stiger...... DonnaMarie Burr, 739-7435 Paul Garner...... Gary Webb, 734-8573 James Thien Le...... James Robinson, 734-6344 Sarah Streets...... Shelly Young, 734-2493 Mark Battigaglia, 88 CEG/CEOHP-Ground Michele Musgroves...... John Beam, 736-7340 Sherman Lofton...... Daniel Smith, 736-3109 Kristi Strickland .... 1st Lt. Raelyn Bates, 582-6338 Harry D. Waddle, Jr., 96 TW/SEF

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If you’re a military family moving to Tinker Air Force Base or saying goodbye for a new adventure elsewhere, it’s a good idea to think about WINK for your kids. The Tinker Youth Center’s Welcoming In New Kids program helps to ease the transition for children 6 to 18 years old by pairing them with a pen pal/email buddy of or around their age. With lots of permanent changes of station taking place during the summer, it’s a good time to take advantage of it. The parent of a child who will be moving to Tinker, for example, can go to the Tinker Living website to fill out a WINK form that asks about hobbies, favorite sports and other

See Wink page 2a. Photo by John Parker Julie Franklin, Tinker’s 72nd Force Support Squadron School Liason Officer, speaks at the Airman & Family Readiness Center recently about the resources available to military and government civilian personnel needing information through her role as the school liaison officer. She is the point of contact for families moving into or off of Tinker Air Force Base who “The advantage for want to make the best possible choice in education for their children. the youth is to have a sponsor and a friend Assisting Tinker parents – someone they’ve already talked to, with education matters someone who knows John Parker children of thousands of civilian that they’re coming Staff Writer government employees on base, Sailors School Liaison Officer Julie Franklin and area military recruiters of all branches. can be reached at 734-3683 or – and they’re not just Active duty Airmen who are also All of those categories of parents are [email protected]. parents at Tinker Air Force Base share eligible to receive help and advice from Recommended online resources walking into a new a responsibility that the Air Force Tinker’s 72nd Force Support Squadron to learn about area schools: place not knowing takes as seriously as they do: ensuring School Liaison Officer, Julie Franklin. She schoolquest.org by the Military Child the best education possible for their is the base’s point of contact for all military Education Coalition; the Oklahoma anyone.” combined total of approximately 2,000 and civilian child education matters. State Department of Education — Teen Coordinator Janice Dojcak children who attend area K-12 schools. website; each local district’s websites. That number doesn’t include the See Parents page 4a. New Air Force health mobile app available for patients Peter Holstein work or get care. Air Force Surgeon General The app also contains a trove of health education Office of Public Affairs information and resources, as well as a tool for how to engage with your health provider and get the most FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force Medical out of your next appointment. For users looking to Service has launched a new mobile app to connect communicate securely with their Air Force health Airmen and patients to news and information about provider, the app has a section on connecting to the AFMS. TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging. It also has The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS a social media hub for users who want to connect website, and lets users customize their experience to other Air Force patients or give their feedback to based on the Air Force military treatment facility an MTF. Air Force graphic they use. 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The Tinker Youth Center typically selects teen and preteen Supporting our Wink leaders to pair up with incoming continued from page 1a kids – youths who know all the options and activities available wounded heroes interests. Youth Center staff will for young people on and off base, find an appropriate youth volunteer Dojcak said. Freedom’s Choice water donated for Warrior Games to write the newcomer and tell them The program also helps Tinker all about Tinker and the surrounding Youth Center staff and their DECA Corporate Communications area. counterparts on other bases. It also works the other way Dojcak said one child who moved FORT LEE, Va. — The Defense around for kids leaving Tinker to Tinker had disabilities and Commissary Agency and its commissary for another military base of any brand supplier SpartanNash helped service branch. WINK allowed them to understand wounded warrior athletes stay hydrated “We can contact any base’s more about his needs. and cool by donating bottled water at the youth center and find them “We will know that they’re DOD Warrior Games. someone to talk to about where coming, know to look out for them The games began June 30 and ran they’re going,” said Janice and whether they are going to need through July 8 in Chicago, with nearly Dojcak, teen coordinator with special help,” Dojcak said. “When 300 wounded, ill and injured service Photo courtesy DECA Tinker AFB Youth Programs. this youth came in, we knew all members and veterans participating in SpartanNash donated about 3,600 bot- “The advantage for the youth is about him.” teams representing the U.S., United tles of water for the Warrior Games June to have a sponsor and a friend – The program also helps parents Kingdom and Australia. 30 through July 8 in Chicago. someone they’ve already talked know ahead of time what each Commissaries recently introduced base offers. Program Coordinator Games,” said Chris Burns, DECA to, someone who knows that their own brand of bottled water under Melissa Benson and her family executive director for business they’re coming – and they’re not the name Freedom’s Choice, and the just walking into a new place not have lived at Navy, Army and initial sale of Freedom’s Choice Water transformation. “SpartanNash did knowing anyone.” Air Force bases. Youth support coincides not only with the games not hesitate for one second to get Although many youth can use programs can vary in a number of but with the 150th anniversary of involved in this worthy venture and search engines and social media ways, including having separate commissaries. SpartanNash donated we thank them for their philanthropy sites to interact with others, WINK programs in different buildings, about 3,600 bottles of water for the and patriotic spirit. We look forward to is a safer alternative in an online what ages children must be to games. partnering with them to support more world where anyone can pose enjoy services, and more. “We believe this is a great way events like the Games in the future.” as someone they’re not. Youth “Every military facility is to introduce Freedom’s Choice The Warrior Games began in 2010 center professionals know and vet different and so are the differences Water,” said Tom Owens, special “as a way to enhance the recovery and both of the kids involved in the between branches of service,” assistant to the DECA director. “We rehabilitation of wounded warriors and correspondence. Benson said. wanted to do something that would to expose them to adaptive sports,” help our country’s military. To be according to a news release posted on able to accomplish that and put our http://www.dodwarriorgames.com. commissary brand water in the hands The first event was sponsored To learn more about WINK, contact Janice Dojcak or Melissa Benson of heroes that have sacrificed for our by the U.S. Olympic Committee in at 734 -7866, or email them at [email protected] or melissa. freedom, that’s a win for everyone.” Colorado Springs, Colorado, with about [email protected]. The WINK application and consent form is at “What a special way to celebrate 200 wounded, ill and injured service https://tinkerliving.com/docs/wink.pdf. our 150th anniversary and the Warrior members participating. July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3a Air Force Clubs transition from credit card system to virtual portal, app Debbie Aragon loaded on the club portal so members Air Force Civil Engineer Center simply log in and update payment information. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- The free MemberPlanet app is LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force available in the App Store or Google is revolutionizing its club membership Play. program in the coming months, to “Once you’ve updated your account, include a transition away from a club you can select your preferred method credit card to the Air Force Club of payment with the system accepting Member Portal. all credit cards and electronic bank “Our members are important to us drafts,” said Boyd. and the credit card membership system Since members won’t have physical was their number one complaint,” said cards to prove membership, they’ll Jonathan Boyd, Air Force Services now show their digital membership Activity chief of nonappropriated fund card through the MemberPlanet App food and beverage operations. “We’ve Air Force photo by Craig Denton on their smart devices. changed that and much more with this Airman 1st Class Brett Wells, 21st Communications Squadron (right) and Tech. Sgt. “We understand some members may new portal and we’re very excited to Andrew Decker, 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, participate in a guitar duel at still wish to carry a physical club card,” roll it out to our current members and The Club April 25. The duel was part of the Wing’s monthly Final Friday event. Boyd said. “The digital card can be offer it to all of our active-duty force, printed at home and shown when they Reservists, retirees and Department of visit the club. Some clubs may also be Defense civilians.” able to print the cards for our members The new Air Force Club Member and laminate them.” Portal begins at six pilot bases in May Although there are many changes in before being rolled out across the Air the program, several important things Force in late summer. The web- and remain the same, according to Boyd. app-based system allows members “Dues are remaining the same, club to choose their payment methods and membership is valid at all Air Force receive real-time event information clubs and members can cancel their directly on their smart devices. membership at any time,” he said. Currently, member dues are charged “And, when our members deploy, their to a Chase Bank-affiliated club dues will still be waived. They simply membership credit card. talk to their club managers to initiate “The beauty of the new system is that the pause on their accounts.” members can now use their credit or “Air Force club membership is a debit card of choice,” Boyd said. “It’s tradition,” said Col. Donna Turner, an easy process … you simply update AFSVA commander. “It’s where our your profile using your smartphone, Airmen experience, learn and share tablet, laptop or desktop computer.” our Air Force culture. Our clubs Members without easy access to provide resiliency to our Airmen and smart devices or computers can stop by their families. This new approach to their local club for assistance. Courtesy photo membership will make it easier for our The new Air Force Club Member Family events, like Daddy Daughter Dances, are often held at Air Force clubs Airmen to stay connected with our Air Portal system also standardizes payment around the globe. Force tradition and build on the culture dates for membership dues. Currently, and esprit de corps established by those members are charged dues at different portal and an application on their smart ability to expand information provided who have previously served.” times during the month. All members devices. to include what’s happening at morale, Air Force team members – active- will now be charged dues on the 15th “Through the club portal, club members welfare and recreation activities across duty members, reservists, retirees and of each month. will have easy access to a wide variety of the installation.” DOD civilians – who would like to In addition to more freedom with information such as events and special AFSVA partnered with Member join the club can visit their installation dues payment methods, members will programs scheduled, meal specials and Planet to host the new Air Force Club club or go to their local force support be better informed about club programs other notifications in near real time,” Member Portal. Current member squadron’s website during the and events in real time through the web Boyd said. “We’re also exploring the information will automatically be transition.

150th anniversary marked by hot savings in July DECA Corporate Communications sales could take place at any post in the United States supports spouses and children of American military or its territories, wherever the local commander service members who died in uniform. Throughout Commissary shoppers worldwide were a part of deemed them necessary, regardless of location. July, in commissaries worldwide, the sale will offer history July 1 as the Defense Commissary Agency As DECA lights the candles on its 150th special coupons and gift card giveaways. observed the 150th anniversary of the benefit with anniversary cake, the agency’s industry partners – Kellogg’s “Despicable Me 3” movie launch special sales promotions, contests and giveaways. vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating promotion! To celebrate the commissaries’ 150th “The 150th anniversary of commissaries is a historic with commissaries to offer discounts beyond anniversary and the Despicable Me 3 movie, the milestone for the military and stands as a living legacy everyday savings. Always check what’s on the “end worldwide Kellogg’s “Despicable Me 3” movie of service to the most important patrons in the world of the aisle” for themed items with extra low pricing. launch promotion promotion will run through July – our service members and their families,” said DECA Overseas stores may have substitute events for 16 with product demonstrations, high-value coupons Sales Director Tracie Russ. “Along with our industry certain promotional programs. and chances to win $150 in commissary gift cards. partners, we are proud to continue delivering the Customers should check with their local Look for participating name brands and mass displays significant savings this benefit is built on.” commissary for details on dates and times for the promoting Cheez-It Crackers, Club Crackers, Keebler The 150th anniversary observance ties back to following sales events: Chips Deluxe cookies, Pringles and Eggo waffles. the official beginning of the modern commissary Coca-Cola is offering free historic World War II The Patriot Perks Program says “thank you” to the benefit on July 1, 1867. It was on that date, two years reusable bags with the purchase of any two Coca- families of our military members and their families3by following the Civil War, that enlisted men received Cola products when purchased in conjunction with rewarding them for shopping at their commissary. the same privileges available to officers since 1825 – the Commissary Rewards Card while supplies last. Through July 16, in recognition of the commissaries’ the right to purchase goods, “at cost price,” from their The Del Monte Pallet Promotion Sale will donate post’s subsistence department warehouses. These up to $50,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which See Commissary page 4a. 4a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 14, 2017 Service Corps and Nurse Corps career fields, • https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx7/ and during the 2017 Joint Services Graduate AFMSCUtilizationEducation/Pages/home. Education Medical Education Selection Board for the aspx (POC Jeffery Bowes) Medical Corps career field. The purpose of this • NC – DSN: 665-0667, COMM: (210) 565-0667 announcement is to notify officers who wish to • https://kx.afms.mil/kj/kx1/ Corner be competitively considered for these programs. AFNurseEducation/Pages/home.aspx (POC Information regarding opportunities, eligibility, Tech. Sgt. Michael McCabe) Earn college credit and application timelines can be found at each Do you think you can pass without a class? Take Corps’ respective AFMS Kx site and interested Rose State College a free DSST practice exam first. Hurry! The DSST applicants are encouraged to contact their Coming August 21, Rose State College classes free practice exam promotion ends July 31! Just enter respective AFPC education functional for start up for the Fall 2017 semester. Enrollment is the promo. code: PRACTICE2017 each time you specific questions: underway for classes held on base, on campus or test. Practice makes perfect. For additional DSST • BSC – DSN: 665-2775, COMM: (210) 565- online, in more than 70 different career fields. On information contact the Education Services Center at 2775 base classes are held in Bldg. 201SE and include 739-7408. • https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx3/afbsceducation English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, (POC Michelle Cardassi) Speech and many others during the lunch hour and • DC – DSN: 665-0645, COMM: (210) 565-0645 in the evening. Deploying? We offer more than 2018 Air Force Medical Service Health • https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx2/ 100 online classes that can be taken while you are Profession education program GraduateDentalEducation/Pages/home.aspx away from Tinker. Come by the Rose State College (POC Maj Cody Calame) The Air Force Personnel Center and Air Office or call 739-5774 and see how we can help • MC – DSN: 665-2638, COMM: (210) 565- you get started on your advanced education goals. Force Medical Service are pleased to announce 2638 the CY/AY18 HPERB opportunities and call • https://kx.afms.mil/kj/kx4/ for candidates. Each corps will convene their AFPhysicianEducation/Pages/home.aspx respective selection boards during their 2017 (POC David Zemkosky) Development Team meetings for the Biomedical • MSC – DSN: 665-0675, COMM: (210) 565- Sciences Corps, Dental Corps, Medical 0675 See Education page 5a.

tutoring assistance and more. contact for families in either situation. Franklin assists new families at Tinker who She has personal experience as a parent concerned Parents face options that include 32 school districts within about finding the best possible education options at continued from page 1a a 25-mile radius of the base. “That can be quite new locations. overwhelming for our parents,” she said. “I was a military spouse for 25 years and my family Her work with parents, base leaders and area “I provide to parents resources and information to experienced several moves from one installation to educators is aimed at helping parents and caregivers of assist them in making an informed decision as to a another and my children one school to another,” she children 5- to 18-years-old understand local education school of choice best meeting the educational needs said. “I utilize my personal experiences to relate to communities and to educate school administrators, of their children,” Franklin said. “I also educate school our families and this contributes to my successes as counselors and educators on military lifestyle and personnel on the unique challenges and issues associated the school liaison officer. I can relate to challenges culture and how it impacts military-connected children. with military-connected students/families and answer faced by our military families when facing a move, a She provides information about all education options, questions such as, “What is it like to live a military school transition, a deployment.” including public and private schools, plus home, charter lifestyle? What is it like to move six to nine times? What Franklin, who works at the Airman & Family and virtual schooling. Franklin also offers information are the hardships faced by a child moving to multiple Readiness Center, said parents should not hesitate to and advocacy to families with special needs children to different schools, from one state to another or one country call her for assistance at 734-3683, or email her at ensure their accommodation needs are met. to another? What can school personnel do to support [email protected]. Parents can also take advantage of her help military children, especially in times of deployments?” “Our children are vital to America’s future,” she on navigating the ins and outs of understanding With the military Permanent Change of Station said. “The base is committed to helping parents required state testing, school exit exams, graduating season in full swing through early fall, Franklin deals and schools create an environment that fosters a seniors applying for financial aid, student transition, with many families arriving here or leaving Tinker child’s potential and inspires him or her to academic Individual Education Plan processes, 504 plans, on the way to new assignments. She’s the point of excellence.”

the benefits of the commissary, how to “Rise Against Hunger” during this “Commissaries are featuring great to sign up for a commissary rewards promotion. There will also be $5 or $3 savings on fresh produce and meats. Commissary card, and more. Additionally, there will coupon deals on the following brands: Look for specials on all melons, corn continued from page 3a be samples, coupons and recipe cards Heinz ketchup, mustard, and barbecue on the cob, cherries, and ripe tomatoes. 150th anniversary, patrons could win from some of the name brand products sauce; Kraft Natural cheese, Kraft “Our prices are also the best in commissary shopping sprees with a grand at the event. Check your commissary singles, Kraft salad dressings, Mayo and town on fresh beef,” she added. “Your prize of a year of free groceries at your for program details July 17–30. This barbecue sauce; Oscar Mayer bacon, hot commissary is your destination for commissary. This program will feature program is offered stateside only. dogs, and cold cuts; and Country Time/ steaks and ground beef. Can’t find what product displays with Patriot Perks Eckrich and Nathan’s Ambassadors are Kool-Aid powdered soft drinks. This is you want? Ask your meat manager to signage in all commissaries worldwide. traveling to participating commissaries a stateside promotion only. cut it for you.” Visit www.patriotperksforyou.com stateside to hand out free samples of Through July 16, this stateside Patrons can also access the DECA or look for displays in your local Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Nathan’s promotion Sixth Annual Gold Bond website for the following features: the commissary to enter. Beef Franks, high-value coupons and Summer Savings Event, encourages Commissary Rewards Card, which allows Procter & Gamble and Smucker’s more. Patrons can enter for a chance to customers to “play ball” to become patrons to redeem coupons electronically thanks commissaries for 150 years win commissary gift cards. During July, eligible to win free Gold Bond products. at the commissary checkout. Patrons can of service by offering a “Summer the ambassadors will travel to following After making a free throw, customers pick up a card at their local commissary Celebration BBQ” for winning military locations in Virginia: Fort Belvoir, Fort are encouraged to take a selfie with and register it at https://commissaries. installations. Grand prize winners will Myer, Bolling Commissary at Joint the basketball and email their pictures com/rewards/index.cfm, where they can receive a family barbecue for the entire Base Andrews-Bolling, Marine Corps to [email protected] for a log into their account to load coupons on military community. Everything offered Base Quantico, Langley Air Force Base, chance to win. The winner will receive the card before they shop; and DECA’s at this event is complimentary to all Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- a years’ supply of Gold Bond products new Nutrition Guide Program, where military families. Each barbecue will Fort Story, Naval Station Norfolk, and and a prize pack. See your local patrons can go to www.commissaries. have a celebrity chef host, entertainment, Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Scott Annex. commissary for details. com/healthy-living/nutrition-guide.cfm catered food and drinks, games and Check times and dates at these locations. “As we celebrate the 150th to learn more about the color-coded prizes. A Smucker’s “Ice Cream Social” Kraft Heinz “Feed Your Family, Feed anniversary of commissaries, we also shelf labels that point out items with key booth will offer the opportunity to build the World” Summer Grilling Promotion. want our patrons to remember to use nutrient attributes such as low sodium, your own sundae. There will also be July 17-30, Kraft Heinz Company will their benefit as they prepare to enjoy whole grain, no sugar added, low fat and booths set up to educate patrons on be donating up to 20,000 meals a day their outdoor cookouts,” Russ said. good source of fiber. July 14, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 5a interested in furthering their career potential. Stop by to discuss your future Education education! The application process is continued from page 4a quick and easy and allows you to start Exchange News courses immediately. Enrollment is Exchange shoppers can enter to earnings provide dividends to Oklahoma City Aviation currently underway for the Summer and win a 2017 Beetle Dune support military morale, welfare Education Alliance Fall 2017 semesters. It’s your degree: and recreation programs. The One lucky Army & Air Force Did you know that you can complete Go get it! 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Come explore the relationship between and running shoes required. Dollar Mondays at Tinker Lanes: Every Monday, All emotions and health. For more information, call 582-6817. Personal Goal Setting for a Healthy Lifestyle: In day Monday’s are dollar days at Tinker Lanes. That means Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress (H.A.S.) Class: This this class we’ll discuss health-related goals that people dollar games and shoes. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. four-session class teaches better ways of expressing and commonly make, how good and bad habits can make or 5703, 734-3484. reducing feelings of anger. Practice techniques to help break our success of reaching our goal, and learn several Family Day Bowling: Every Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. The deal with stress, and learn how unproductive thinking tips and tactics for keeping our goal. For information, call cost is $30 per lane and includes two hours of bowling. patterns may have been causing problems in your life. Civilian Health Promotions Services at 582-6817. Up to six people are allowed per lane with shoe rentals. Remind yourself how to create more balance in your life Pilates at 3705: Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. 5703, 734-3484. and practice better self-care. For more information, call The class is free to all participants. Information: Fitness FIT Basic: This eight-week progressive program meets 582-6604. Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. three days a week for 1 hour. This program is designed for Importance of Sleep: Come learn about the health benefits Pilates at the Gerrity: Every Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. The military members on a profile and/or recovering from an of sleep, tips for getting enough sleep, and when to see a Pilates class will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting injury. The program will focus on functional movement doctor about your sleep concerns. For more information, at 6 p.m. The class is free to all participants. Information: and mobility improvement through strength, cardio, core call CHPS at 582-6817. Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, 734-5607. and flexibility conditioning that will be adjusted and based Lunch Break Bowling: Every Tuesday through Friday, Portion Distortion: In this Civilian Health Promotions on each individuals profile limitations or area of injury/ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come in during your lunch break for Class, participants will discuss how the amount of food weaknesses. One day each week will be dedicated to $1.50 games. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. 5703, 734- people eat has changed over time, and how eating bigger nutrition/behavior modification. Workout attire is required. 3484. portion sizes affects their health. For more information, Example Schedule: Tuesday - Strength Conditioning; Lunch Specials at the Tinker Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. call 582-6817. Wednesday - Nutrition Education; Thursday - Core/Yoga Tuesdays through Fridays at the Tinker Club. The club Power Pump: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, Stretching. serves up a buffet and a soup and salad bar. Themed 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. The Power Pump class is free to all FIT — Health & Human Performance: This eight- lunches are offered on Wednesdays. Themes include participants and starts at 9:15 a.m. each Mon., Wed., and week progressive program that meets 5 days a week Mon- Mongolian, Mexican and ‘A Taste of Italy’ pasta lunch. Fri. Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, Fri for 1 hour. This program will enhance Active Duty Memory Loss: We all misplace our keys, but how can we 734-5607. member’s human performance through fitness, nutrition tell normal forgetfulness from something more serious? Power to Change Class: Power to Change is a 5-week and behavior change. Classes include run, strength, core, We will discuss what affects memory loss, how to reduce educational class facilitated by the Tinker Family flexibility, cardio and functional movement conditioning; the risk of developing memory loss, and tips to remember Advocacy Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate. It is in addition, one day each week will be dedicated to everyday things like new names or where we left those designed to provide domestic violence education in a nutrition/behavior modification. Pre/Post health and fitness keys. For information, call CHPS at 582-6817. group setting. Topics include an overview of domestic assessments conducted. All participants must sign program Muscle Make-Over Class: Every Thursday, 4:15 to memorandum prior to the program start date. Members 5 p.m. This free class is a head to toe muscle condition cannot be on a profile. Example Schedule: Monday - Run workout to tone, sculpt, and build strong lean muscles. See more recurring events on page 8a. 8a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 14, 2017 miss. You will learn how to make your move as smooth as continued from page 7a possible whether you are going to the next state or overseas. Recurring Events For more information, call the A&FRC at 739-2747. Social Hour at the Tinker Club: Every Friday, 4:30 – violence, effects of the violence on self and other family Information: Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 5:30 p.m. Social hour is free for all club members and only members, coping with the effects, why it is difficult for 6001, 739-2747. $5 for non-members. Includes food and rotating drink victims to leave abusive situations, self-esteem, recovery, Reintegration Briefing: Every Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m. specials every Friday. Information: Tinker Club, Bldg. healthy relationships, healthy boundaries, assertiveness, The A&FRC provides group briefings ensuring military 5603, 734-3418. safety, red flags and more. The class is currently open to members and their families have necessary information Spin Class: Every Tues. & Thurs., 11:30 a.m. and Wed. at females with base access. A men’s class will be offered for a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for all 12 p.m. This free class is a fun way to get a great workout upon request. Classes are held Wednesday afternoons from on tips for a successful reunion. Information: Airman & in. Information: Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734- 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel’s Religious Education Bldg. Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. 4664. Library. (Alternate class days/times could be available by Résumé Writing Workshop participants will learn Spin–Cycle: Every Monday, 4:10 to 4:50 p.m. This free request.) Call Family Advocacy at 582-6604 to sign up or valuable information on private industry résumé writing high energy non-impact workout is guaranteed to raise to request a men’s class. techniques, formats and guidelines, cover letters and your heart rate. Follow your instructor on a simulated ride Pre-Deployment: Every Tuesday, 8 to 10 a.m. and Every more. The second half of the workshop goes into more through terrains, hills, and jumps while controlling your Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. The A&FRC provides individual and detail on federal résumés. For more information, call the own resistance. Information: Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. group briefings to ensure military members and their Airman and Family Readiness Center at 739-2747. 3705, 734-4664. families have completed necessary preparations for Rhythm Kids/Playgroup: Rhythm Kids offers singing, Story Time at the Tinker Library: Every Tuesday, 10:30 deployment. Information: Airman & Family Readiness dancing and parachute play to parents and children under 5 a.m. Join the fun at the Tinker Library as Mr. Peter reads Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. years old. Bring your children for an exuberant experience exciting stories. Information: Tinker Library, Bldg. 5702, Pregnancy Resource Briefing: The information presented for both of you. After the active fun of Rhythm Kids, relax 734-2626. in this briefing includes prenatal fitness and nutrition, and watch the kids play while you make new friends at Story Time/Playgroup: Join the group for stories, then dental care while pregnant, the New Parent Support Playgroup. No sign-ups needed. For more information, relax at Playgroup. For parents and kids under 5 years Program, TRICARE and community resources. Spouses call 582-6604. old. Held at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on the or partners are encouraged to attend with the expectant Senior Day Bowling: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Thursdays. For information, call Family mother. For more information or to sign up, call 582-6604. Wednesday is Senior Day at Tinker Lanes. Seniors 55+ Advocacy at 582-6604. PREP Class: The Prevention and Relationship can bowl for $1.25 a game. Information: Tinker Lanes, Strength and Conditioning Class: 11 a.m. to noon Enhancement Program class is for any couple wanting to Bldg. 5703, 734-3484. improve communication, learn problem solving as a team Simple Strategies to Manage Stress: This class will Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 216 Fitness Annex. and start having fun together again. review three stress management techniques (focusing, Come to these free strength and conditioning classes and Pre-Separation: Every Wednesday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. This calming, balanced living practices) so participants leave make a 180 change. For more information and to sign up mandatory counseling is to ensure all active duty separating feeling more empowered to manage their stress. For more for the class, call 734-2163. service members have the opportunity to be made aware information, call CHPS at 582-6817. of the transition services and benefits available to them. Smooth Move: PCSing soon? 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Taco Tuesdays at the Tinker Club: Every Tuesday, 11 basic poses for various yoga styles. Information: Gerrity PROTESTANT a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a lunch to ‘taco’ bout with your Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, 734-5607. For more information on Protestant events, call Janina friends because it’s delicious. Information: Tinker Club, Yoga Flow: Every Tuesday (Intermediate to Advanced Peter at 734-8986. Bldg. 5603, 734-3418. Level) and every Thursday (Beginner to Intermediate General Protestant Service: 11 a.m. to noon, with Children’s Church for kids ages 4 years old to fourth Taekwondo: Every Tuesday & Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. Level) 3:30 to 4:10 p.m. This free class will get you graders. Taekwondo provides athletic training with the combination into the flow with this invigorating style of Vinyasa Communion: First Sunday of the month. of combat, self-defense, and balance. Classes are available flow yoga. This class ties postures together with breath Sunday school: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the R.E. for ages 6 to adult. Family rates are available. Information: and movement, into a flowing combination of strength, Bldg. Sunday school is available for adults and children Tinker Youth Center, Bldg. 5520, 734-7866. flexibility, and balance. Information: Fitness Center of all ages at the chapel. Call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111 Tinker Family Orientation: Base in-processing briefings 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. for details. (A&FRC, Commander, Chief, Housing, Education, Legal, Zumba: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 4 to 5 p.m. Wee Church is offered for children 6 months to 3 IG, EFMP, SLO, EO, Readiness, Safety, Marketing, With free Zumba fitness classes, you can lose yourself in years during Protestant Bible studies from 6 to 8 p.m. MFLC, Chapel, etc.) for active duty personnel and families the music and find yourself in shape. Zumba dance workout Wednesdays and during Sunday service. newly assigned to Tinker AFB. For more information, call classes feature exotic rhythms and high-energy Latin and Fellowship Sunday: Third Sunday of the month after the 739-2747. For Navy members, this is coordinated by the international beats. Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, service. administrative section. Bldg. 6004, 734-5607. Weekly Fellowship Dinner: Groups meet for fellowship Tobacco Treatment Individual Consults: Create a quit at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is provided. All groups, plan, discuss tobacco-use triggers, and coping strategies. Tinker Chapel Recurring Events including children’s programs, follow. Consults are 30 minutes. Call 734-5506 to schedule. Protestant Retirees of the Chapel meet at 5 p.m. every CATHOLIC second Sunday at various restaurants. Call 734-2111 for Transition GPS: Mandatory course for all separating For more information, call Jim Black at 734-8158 or the members of the Armed Forces. Topics include VA Benefits, details. chapel at 734-2111. Protestant Women of the Chapel meet for Bible study GI Bill, TRICARE, employment, résumé writing, interview Weekend Mass: Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. skills, budget and TMO. Spouses encouraged, but must at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in room 4 and rooms 1 and 2. A Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays. children’s program is provided. Call 734-2111 for details. pre-register. For details, call 739-2747. Daily Mass starts at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Tinker Youth of the Chapel is for sixth to 12th graders. VA Career Track 2-Day Class: The Career Technical Fridays at the chapel. Meet for Bible Study Wednesdays in the R.E. Bldg. For Training Track is designed to assist you in: Holy Days of Obligation: Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. details on youth events, call 734-2111. • Defining technical career goals Fellowship is held the second weekend of the month after Protestant Men of the Chapel meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays • Identifying required credentials Saturday and Sunday Mass. in the fellowship hall. For information, call 734-2111. • Finding career technical training opportunities Confession is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Protestant Children of the Chapel: Elementary age • Identifying local Veteran resources chapel or by appointment. children meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the R.E. Bldg. For • Utilizing your VA education benefits Catholic Women of the Chapel meet at more details, call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111. Participants must complete the Core GPS program in order 9 a.m. for fellowship and 9:30 a.m. for business the first Choir rehearsals are held every Tuesday in the sanctuary. to attend this class. For more information, call 739-2747. Friday of the month. The praise team rehearses at 6 p.m. and the vocal choir Walking for Your Health: The Basics: Come learn the Religious Education: 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the R.E. Bldg. rehearses at 7 p.m. Call David Briscoe at 734-2111 for For more information, call Julie Bierne at 734-2111. reasons why you should start walking for exercise and more information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Classes some tips for sticking with it. For more information, call Protestant Parish Council starts at noon the second for those interested in coming into communion with the CHPS at 582-6817. Sunday of each month in classrooms 1 and 2. Catholic church are held at 9 a.m. Sundays. For more Baptism - Call the chapel at 734-2111. Wings & Things Fridays at the Tinker Club: Every details, call the chapel at 734-2111. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This delicious lunch features Rosary Prayer Group: Before Mass at 11 a.m. Mondays, ECUMENICAL a variety of wings along with other things. Information: Wednesdays and Fridays. Chapel Weddings – Couples wanting to be married at Tinker Club, Bldg. 5603, 734-3418. Ladies Rosary Guild starts at 1 p.m. Thursdays in chapel the base chapel must call 734-2111 four months before Yoga: Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m. The free rooms 1 and 2. the wedding. The prospective bride and groom must go yoga classes use gentle movements to improve flexibility, Pre-Baptism Class starts at 12:15 p.m. the last Sunday of through four to six weeks of counseling to be married by balance, strength, and posture. This class may incorporate the month. a chaplain.

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