Leaders break ground on KC-46A Tanker Sustainment Campus · the land acquisition. Roy Williams, chamber president and CEO, said acquiring the KC-46 depot mission and the land was

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Air Force declares the

F-35A ‘combat ready’Page 12

72nd LRS delivers savings

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Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!There will be an

Active Shooter/Force Protection Condition

exercise Tuesday. See page 2 for more

details.

Due to a 507th Air Refueling

Wing Unit Training Assembly

weekend, the Gott Gate will be

open from 5 to 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday.

Normal operating hours for the Gott Gate will resume

at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

AFSC commander optimistic about Tinker’s futureApril McDonaldTinker Public Affairs

Oklahoma continues to have an impact on modern aviation, the commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center told members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently.

Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II was the guest speaker at the chamber’s Tinker Leadership Community Luncheon July 22 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.

The general spoke on the 83rd anniversary of Wiley Post’s first solo flight around the world and noted the aviator’s contributions.

“Right there, back in 1933, Oklahoma

had an impact on modern aviation,” General Levy said. “All the way back to the early days of the 20th century, back to the dawn of flight, Oklahoma has played an important role in the aerospace community and in the defense of our nation.”

What happens at Tinker Air Force Base on a daily basis not only impacts local economies, but also has an effect across the country.

“While in this forum we worry about Tinker, we love Tinker and we love Oklahoma, it’s important that you know Tinker is part of a big, vast enterprise,” General Levy said. “The nation can’t do what it does without Tinker, and the other

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Air Force photo by Kelly White

Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II spoke to military and community leaders and Oklahoma City Chamber members at the Tinker Leadership Community Luncheon July 22 at the Skirvin Hotel in downtown OKC.


Ground was officially broken July 26 on the new KC-46A Sustainment Campus. Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony are, from left, Col. Christopher Hussin, district commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District; Col. Stephanie Wilson, 72nd Air Base Wing commander; Brig. Gen. Duke Richardson, KC-46A Program executive officer, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center; Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy, Air Force Sustainment Center commander; U.S. Rep Tom Cole, 4th District of Oklahoma; Roy Williams, Greater OKC Chamber president and chief executive officer; Randy Brown, Air Force Civil Engineer Center director, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Jay McQuil-len, president of Garney Federal Inc.; and Christine McGuire, Contrack-Watts chief operating officer.

Leaders break ground on KC-46A Tanker Sustainment CampusApril McDonald and John ParkerTinker Public Affairs

Air Force, state and city leaders officially broke ground July 26 on the new KC-46A Tanker Sustainment Campus during a ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base.

Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, said the future 158-acre home of maintenance, repair and overhaul operations for the new

aerial refueling tanker and its more than 1,300 estimated jobs carries extraordinary benefits for local communities and the state.

“I’m excited about the capabilities it brings to Oklahoma,” the commander said, “but I’m more excited about what it brings to our warfighters, to our Air Force, joint and coalition partners, and to the defense of our nation because, after all, that’s why we’re here.

“This is just the first in a number of military See KC-46A page 2.

construction projects that over the course of time will deliver KC-46 capabilities to Tinker Air Force Base and for the Air Force Sustainment Center. It will bring a number of hangars, ramp infrastructure, software innovation labs and engine test facilities so when the KC-46 is fielded, your United States Air Force will have full capability to take care of that platform for the decades

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CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIESParking space closure: 226 Parking Spaces in the parking lot surrounding

Bldg. 3333 extended until 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 so OG&E can construct the new Electrical Sub-Station No. 6 in the southeast corner of the parking lot.

Road and parking closure: “D” Avenue between 5th Avenue and Arnold Street until Aug. 15. The closure is needed to allow contractor to demolish islands along “D” Avenue and install diagonal parking. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the west side of “D” Avenue. The parking lot west of Bldg. 1 will remain open.

Parking space closure: 27 parking spaces against the north end of Bldg. 2211 are closed until 5 p.m. Aug. 12 for the contractor to replace EIFS siding on north face of Bldg. 2211.

Bridge closure: The bridge on Cook Avenue between Rawlings and Mitchell Avenues is closed until 5 p.m. Dec. 30 to allow the contractor to repair the spillway at the bridge.

CONFIRMED UTILITY OUTAGES Electrical outage: Bldgs. 5603, 5604, 5605 and 5606 from 7 a.m. to 5

p.m. Aug. 8 for OG&E to replace three electrical poles near these facilities. Domestic water outage: Bldg. 3120 Hruskocy Gate 7 REVISED to

Aug. 1 from 7:30 a.m. until Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. Contractor to replace piping and valves to the water tower T3901.

Tinker Air Force Base is conducting an Active Shooter/Force Protection Condition Exercise Aug. 9. Base notification systems will sound and computer notifications will be sent out. Base personnel and visitors are asked to fully cooperate with instructions from security and emergency response officials.

Personnel should not anticipate any delays traffic flow at gates or roadways on Tinker AFB. Some designated

facilities will experience a brief delay in service, but not for any extended period of time.

In preparation for the exercise, Tinker officials will notify local emergency response organizations with a follow-up call on the day of the exercise. Tinker officials continually evaluate exercise procedures. Any future events involving extended use of Tinker’s Giant Voice system will also be publicized through local media.

Active Shooter/Force Protection Condition Exercise on Tuesday

New Bldg. 1 parking lot to open Aug. 15John ParkerStaff writer

Avenue D, by Bldg. 1 and east of Tinker Federal Credit Union’s main base office, is being expanded. Striping will be completed Aug. 15 which will increase parking by an additional 79 new spaces.

The current roadway will be changed into a parking lot and be limited to 5 mph to allow for the additional parking. Some operations currently at the 72nd Air Base Wing headquarters, Bldg. 460, will be moving to Bldg. 1 as part of the ongoing wing headquarters relocation project.

“We have a need for increased parking at Building 1 and this action will help alleviate some of the parking problems,” said Carmie Ashley, ABW/CENP portfolio optimization chief. “We wanted to take the opportunity to try to get more parking there, which the expansion and striping plan will provide.”

The new lot will create a total of 198 parking spaces west of Bldg. 1.


Bldg. 1’s D Avenue is currently under construction to turn it into an additional parking area. Parking space striping will occur, weather permitting, on Aug. 8-9, with additional work being completed by Aug. 15.

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ahead.”Contrack-Watts Garney JV will begin constructing

the new sustainment campus next month on the south side of the base. The land, formerly owned by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co., was purchased in Feb. 2015 through a joint effort of the U.S. Air Force ($8 million), the city of Oklahoma City ($23.5 million) and Oklahoma County ($12.5 million).

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber led a coalition of local and state governments to support the land acquisition. Roy Williams, chamber president and CEO, said acquiring the KC-46 depot mission and the land was a long and complex project involving teamwork by chamber, city, county and state partners.

“We have long been, and will always continue to be, supportive to this base, to the Airmen, to the families and to the mission that this base represents,” Mr. Williams said. “This is just yet another example of where Oklahomans just don’t talk the talk, they walk the walk. They make these things happen.”

The new jobs created through the project will be enrolled in the Oklahoma Quality Jobs program. The program was created through legislation passed in 2014 to allow those incentive payments to go back to the city and county on a pro-rated basis to reimburse

their investment in this job-producing infrastructure.U.S. Rep. Tom Cole thanked Tinker-area

community leaders for helping to make the project a reality.

“This is a big day for the Air Force, a big day for Tinker and a gigantic day for the people of Oklahoma, but a very, very good and important day for the United States of America, who will benefit for generations to come by the missions flown by this plane and the work done to keep it flying at this facility,” the congressman said.

The new KC-46A depot maintenance operation will be part of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson, OC-ALC commander, said he’s excited to be on the ground floor of the next generation of tanker maintenance.

“This year we’re celebrating 60 years of KC-135 operations, and Tinker has been a part of it since the beginning,” General Johnson said. “We’re looking forward to being part of the KC-46A maintenance operations for the next 60 years. This campus will be enable us to grow our KC-46A work, while still maintaining the legacy systems we currently support.”

The KC-46A Pegasus is the first phase of a three-phase effort to replace the Air Force’s aging tanker fleet. It will be able to refuel any fixed-wing receiver capable aircraft on any mission and will provide refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, as well as aircraft from allied nations. The first KC-46A is slated to arrive at Tinker in 2018.


Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II addresses the crowd at the KC-46A Sustainment Campus groundbreaking ceremony July 26.

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Joint, multinational integration key to refueling during RIMPACTech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason507th Air Refueling Wing

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM —Since their arrival to Rim of the Pacific 2016, July 7, Citizen Airmen in the 507th Air Refueling Wing have worked hand-in-hand with other nations and sister services to offload more than 2 million pounds of fuel to U.S. and Canadian military aircraft.

Performing such a feat does not happen by accident; in fact, it requires constant flexibility and interoperability between branches and nations in order to prepare, plan, and execute these daily missions.

Six KC-135R Stratotankers are in place at RIMPAC 2016: Two from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, one from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Force Base, Indiana, and one from the 452nd Air Refueling Wing at March Air Reserve Base, California, all Air Force Reserve Command units. Two aircraft and associated crews come from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

The crews generally launch and fly four aerial refueling missions daily, according to Maj. Johnny Kearns, 465th Air Refueling Squadron tanker liaison officer, who acts as a go-between for the 465th ARS, based at Tinker Air Force Base, and all the other squadrons participating in the exercise.

“If the need arises, we can flex to accommodate up to seven flights each day,” said Kearns. “I feel very proud of myself and my fellow Airmen for what [we] have accomplished here.”

At the Combined Air Operations Center, Kearns works with F/A-18s aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), as well as Canadian Air Force assets, in order to plan the following day’s flights to meet all air refueling requirements.

Each evening, the officers review the Air Tasking Order carefully, in order to negotiate the flights they will be able to fulfill.

A KC-135R Stratotanker flown by the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, makes a low-approach near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), during an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2016.

Rim of the Pacific 2016

Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason

Two Hawaiian F-22 Raptors fly alongside the wing of a KC-135R Stratotanker flown by Citizen Airmen of the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Since arriving in Hawaii July 7, the 465th ARS along with other Reserve units have off-loaded over 2 million pounds of fuel to U.S. and Roy-al Canadian aircraft during RIMPAC 2016.

Once the liaison officers determine the amount of flights they will require the next day for their tanker plan, Kearns acts on behalf of 465th ARS to decide which flights they can accommodate with aerial refueling, based on aircraft and crew availability.

“It’s a rare opportunity to work with Aussies and Canadians,” said Kearns. “They’re really good humored and really know what they are doing. When it gets really busy, I imagine it’s what it’s like being on the stock exchange floor.”

Once flight times and jets are confirmed, the ATO is written, which Kearns reviews and then sends down to the squadron in order for crews to be assigned their flight times.

Tech Sgt. Lester Spencer, crew chief with the 752nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, has provided assistance to other Reserve units over the last eight years to get the job done.

“Maintenance always comes together to help each other out,” said Spencer. “I have provided backfill support for the Tinker crew at RIMPAC, at Incirlik, Turkey and in Al Udeid, Qatar, and they have done the same for us.”

Maj. Matt Biggs, director of operations for 465th ARS, said he keeps things running smooth at the operations building and disseminates reporting instructions to flight and maintenance crews.

Chief Master Sgt. David Hobbs, aviation resource management superintendent, takes all flight schedules and assigns orders to flight crews for the following day, who must then adjust their schedules accordingly to get the required 12 hours of crew rest prior to flight.

The hours spent coordinating these flights between different nations and branches of service allows aircraft to refuel at 26,000 ft. above the ground in five minutes or less, or about 10-12 minutes for larger aircraft.

Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are

participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.


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Air Depot from Reserve Road to the Gott Gate will be closed from Sept. 6 until May 15 for construction. The road closer is needed to allow the contractor to perform a full depth repair and replacement of roadway in eight phases. Detours will be posted during each phase. Patrol, Rapcon and Reserve detour route will be in effect for Phases 1-7 and Phase 8 de-tours will effect Garden Plot, Mitchell and Reserve Road. Phase 1 is from 6 a.m. Sept. 6 until 6 a.m. Oct. 4, Phase 2 is Oct. 4-Nov. 1, Phase 3 is Nov. 1-Dec. 6, Phase four is Dec. 6-Jan. 10, Phase 5 is Jan. 10-Feb. 14, Phase 6 is from Feb. 14-March 14, Phase 7 is March 14-April 11 and Phase 8 is from April 11-May 15.

Detour route for seven of eight phases of work(Patrol Road, Rapcon Road and Reserve Road)

Detour route for Phase 8

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main bases in the command such as Robins Air Force Base in Georgia and Hill Air Force Base in Utah can’t do what they do without Tinker. But, Tinker can’t do what it does without Robins and without Hill.”

The general said when people worry about the risks and vulnerabilities at Tinker, they should also think about the risks and vulnerabilities at other parts of the Air Force Sustainment Center.

“Because if one of them sneezes, they all catch cold,” he said. “When they’re sick, the defense of the nation is sick and airpower readiness is in jeopardy. That’s not a place that I think our nation can afford to be.”

General Levy said it’s not just about the economic impact and the number of people, it’s about the capabilities that Tinker delivers. Citing the record number of KC-135s that passed through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex last year receiving modifications and repairs, the general said the work done at Tinker gives the United States the capability to project power and fight the away game.

“Open the paper and see what’s going on in Iraq and Syria, what’s going on in Afghanistan and the risks in the South China Sea,” he said. “You might say that’s a long way away from here, but what I would suggest to you is your nation’s ability — your Air Force’s ability — to project airpower: global reach, global power and global vigilance helps us fight that away game and helps keep us safer at home by keeping the adversary somewhere else.”

The work being done on B-1 bombers at Tinker is also making an impact, the general said. The bomber has been extensively used in Afghanistan for close air support.

“With the upgrades they’re acquiring right here at Tinker Air Force Base, we’ve made that venerable 1980s workhorse even more modern and even more lethal,” he said.

The general also mentioned the Combat Network Communications Technology, or CONECT, modification currently being done on the B-52 Stratofortess at Tinker.

“Why do you care about that?” he asked chamber members. “Because there are Oklahoma Airmen modifying airplanes that were all built before I was born.”

The last B-52 was built in 1961 and Air Force leaders expect the aircraft to fly until 2040.

“Think about that,” General Levy said. “The sustainment, the logistics, the supply chain, the program management and the engineering from our partners happens right here in Oklahoma City. We’ve got great mission partners here and we couldn’t do what we do without them.”

While the work Tinker does on legacy weapons systems is amazing, the general is looking forward to the future.

Talking about how the Air Force acquired the land for the new KC-46A Sustainment Complex, General Levy said that’s just one example of “Oklahomans supporting Airmen who are supporting your United States Air Force across the nation.”

The general said it’s important that the Air Force maintains a military competitive advantage in having global reach, global vigilance and global power and the KC-46A Pegasus offers those capabilities.

“For you here, it means more economic opportunities, more jobs and advanced technologies,” he said, citing the partnership between the city of Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Del City. The chambers, the local governments, the state government, the federal government all pulling together to do things like acquire the General Motors plant and the BNSF railyard land all help keep Tinker thriving.

“Not just because we want to keep jobs and money here in Oklahoma, but because we want to be the world’s most credible, most respected Air Force of the future just like we are today,” the general said.

General Levy said it’s important to look to the future and see what should be done, what’s not being done or what can be done better. The general said in tomorrow’s warfare, software will be the weapon of choice and it will be important for Tinker to hire software engineers.

“I will tell you we have a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math problem in the nation, in Oklahoma and at Tinker Air Force Base,” the general said. “I can’t hire those men and women fast enough to meet the needs for software sustainment for the future. And that worries me. It worries me from a Tinker perspective and it worries me from a defense perspective.”

In addition to ongoing security concerns, the general said he also worries about the lack of a stable budget and its impact on companies that do business with the Air Force.

“When we have unstable budgets, or we don’t know if a budget is going to pass, as your global supply chain manager for the United States Air Force, it is very difficult for me to talk to you as vendors and tell you I’m

going to come buy from you next week because I don’t know if I’m telling you the truth. I don’t know when I’m going to get my money,” he said. “And if you’re a small or medium sized business, that’s a risk for you.”

The general said if a company is the only vendor making parts for 40-, 50- or 60-year-old airplanes and he can’t tell them when he’s going to buy from them, they may decide to go into another line of work.

“We see that happen over and over again when we advertise for contracts and people don’t bid on them because they’re not sure we’re going to get our money,” he said.

All in all, General Levy told the chamber members that he’s very optimistic about Tinker’s future with the KC-46 and other platforms and capabilities coming along.

“Tinker’s doing great,” he said. “But there’s work to do and we all have to pull together and stay connected to make sure we do that.”

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Preventive measures lead to a healthier Air ForceJ.D. LeviteAir Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month.

Preventive Health extends beyond health care at an individual level, concentrating rather on the health of individuals, communities and specific populations to help groups reduce their risk of disease, disability and death.

“We see patients one-on-one, but we also look at a global view,” said Col. Patrick Monahan, chief of Population Health Operations. “We determine how to care for the population in the best way possible.”

Col. Thomas Moore, chief of Health Promotion, said it’s the community-level impact of preventive medicine that motivates him. “It’s better to prevent than cure. ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ There’s a lot of wisdom in that,” he said. “We can help a lot of people versus just the one on one. That’s the interesting part for me.”

Preventive Health breaks down into three separate stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention is meant to keep people from getting sick in the first place. There are many ways to do this, from immunizations to targeting exposures that might get people sick.

The Air Force’s Health Promotion effort focuses on primary prevention, too. In addition

to advocating for new policies that make it easier to adopt healthy habits, such as improving dining facilities to offer healthier foods, Colonel Moore said they also create campaigns to promote the adoption of healthy behaviors like eating right and not smoking. They also work to keep Airmen from unhealthy behaviors.

He said, “We want to make sure people are as healthy as they can be and that we have the best fighting force ready to go.”

Preventive Health’s secondary stage is the one most Airmen have experienced in one way or another. It includes things like the annual Periodic Health Assessment, hearing tests, cancer screenings, and blood tests.

While it mostly works behind the scenes, Population Health plays a big part in the secondary stage by using data from military treatment facilities around the Air Force. “Once we identify areas we do well in and areas we have challenges in, we deep dive into more investigative work and see how we can improve,” Colonel Monahan said.

One example of how Population Health improves preventive health is with breast cancer screening. Using the data available, Colonel Monahan is able to find a group of patients that should be receiving that screening based on their gender, age and other factors. He can then push for outreach campaigns to help make sure those people are getting that recommendation.

The final stage is tertiary prevention. At this point

an individual already has a disease, but it’s still in a stage that’s early enough to treat. A good example of this is diabetes, which can be treated with a change in diet and nutrition long before it gets to the point where medicine is needed.

“All kinds of things can happen if your diabetes gets bad enough and isn’t well controlled,” Colonel Moore said. “So the efforts we make early on to try and prevent it from progressing to that stage, that’s tertiary prevention.”

Colonel Moore said many of the factors that have led to an increase in life expectancy for humans can be attributed to the concept of preventive health. Things like improved sanitation and just getting people to wash their hands have made a huge difference to public health overall because it has prevented people from contracting diseases they may have gotten otherwise.

“It’s much better to get that shot periodically or get your blood sugar checked to make sure you’re not diabetic,” Colonel Moore said. “We can stick you and take a little bit of blood right now and send you down a path that hopefully keeps you healthy. Or you’re going to end up in a situation where you’re giving yourself a shot every day.”

Preventive health covers topics ranging from the flu shot to tobacco cessation to alcohol consumption, and the Air Force is exploring new avenues for all of these issues. Throughout August, our site will cover all these topics and more while expanding on Preventive Health.

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When service members get orders to move to a new duty station in another state, or across the globe, Uncle Sam pays for it, but it’s up to them to make sure their household goods, cars and other personal “stuff” get there, too.

If their move is into or out of nine Central Oklahoma counties, they’re likely to meet or talk to Tinker Air Force Base’s Jay Falkner, Ronald Jackson and Marsha Whitmire.

The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron employees are the quality assurance team of the Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section in Bldg. 469.

Their jobs involve customer service first. They’re also troubleshooters, umpires in disagreements between property owners and moving companies, quality inspectors and, lastly, a welcome friendly face during stressful moves.

“I’ve been to a member’s home where the wife – I felt so bad for her – she’s got two little kids, and she’s standing in the kitchen and she’s just drained,” said Mr. Falkner, quality assurance specialist/inspector. “I walk by and say, ‘It’s going to be OK.’ She kind of perked up a little bit and said, ‘Yeah, I get it. It’s just really hard.’

“It makes us feel good that we do help our members,” Mr. Falkner added.

Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson are quality assurance specialists and inspectors who work in tandem with Ms. Whitmire, the section’s expert quality assurance administrator.

Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson drive to homes, apartments and other locations to inspect moves in progress.

In fiscal year 2015, the trio handled 1,774 household shipments of military members leaving or arriving in central Oklahoma. While they can’t personally be at every move, they are the designated troubleshooters and local contacts for every one of them.

They also handle re-weighs of truck shipments to compare a weight, for example, that was recorded in Germany to its weight arriving in Oklahoma, among other duties. Since the weight of shipments is a major factor in cost, the method has saved the government money by finding that a shipment weighs less when it arrived than when it was recorded initially.

“By proving weight never there, we’re reducing costs,” Section Chief Christopher Fellows said. Overall cost-saving measures since fiscal year 2013 have saved the government $844,454.

“We’ve taken that information and passed it on to regional office, which covers over 30 bases,” Mr. Fellows said. “They benchmarked what we

Delivering the goods while reducing hefty expense 1. Where do I go to begin an application to move

my household goods?All shipments to move your household goods are

created from the Defense Personal Property System. DPS can be accessed through www.move.mil. You will need to create an account, but don’t worry, there are step-by-step guides available at www.move.mil that will walk you through the process.

2. Do I have to have a government computer to create my application in DPS?

No. You can use the DPS system from your home computer. The Personal Property Office even has an in-office Cyber Lab with computer stations that you may use. These stations offer a common access card capable computer along with assistance from PPPO if you run into any problems or have any questions.

3. What entitlements do I have?Your orders will specify what you’re entitlements

are. When you create and log into your Defense Personal Property Account, specific information regarding your entitlements will be provided to you as well as specific instructions regarding your shipment.

4. How much weight can I move?If you are in the military, it really depends on your

rank and where you are going. The DPS system will inform you of both your weight and entitlements based on your orders.

5. When can I start my move?In order to begin the process of creating an account

in DPS and taking the beginning steps in formalizing your move, you require PCS orders. Please work with the Military Personal Section to ensure that this is done in a timely manner.

6. Can I get someone else to be at my residence if I can’t be there?

Absolutely. You can designate as many people as you wish to be a “releasing agent” in writing to LRS. They must be over 18 years old. As this is your move, YOU are responsible for your “releasing agent.” It is encouraged that the “releasing agent” is apprised of all of their responsibilities before the move date.

7. Will they pick up my household goods from more than one location?

Yes; be advised, depending on your entitlements there may be possible “out of pocket” charges.

8. If I want to move myself, can I do that?Yes; it’s called a Personal Procurement Move. DOD

service members may elect the option to perform a Personally Procured Move (formerly Do It Yourself, or DITY). This option allows members to control their own move dates and ensures ready access to property upon arrival at their new location. There are several PPM options where members can receive an incentive payment of up to 95 percent of what it would cost the government to move their property. You can even hire your own moving company.

9. Do I have to pack myself, before the movers come out?

No, the Transportation Service Provider will supply the materials and personnel to pack and unpack your personal property.

10. Will the government store my household goods?

Yes. For stateside shipments, if you do not have an address at your new assignment, the government will store your items for up to 90 days (civilians, 60 days). For shipments going overseas, you will need to consult with the Personal Property Office.

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had done here and through recent implementations elsewhere saved over $650,000 in just a few months.”

The Department of Defense contracts with private companies for national and international personal property moves. A key part of the two men’s jobs involves making sure the companies are meeting their contractual obligations and delivering good service.

While visiting a move in progress, they’ll go over a long checklist with the people moving to ensure important aspects have been addressed.

Ms. Whitmire also fields calls as part

of her job putting together inspection information that Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson collect. The PPPO reports the information to the regional Joint Personal Property Shipping Office at Joint Base San Antonio, which contracts with the companies.

Bad moves do happen. A moving truck recently arrived looking as if a couple of teenagers haphazardly tossed the member’s belongings in the back.

The quality assurance section doesn’t hesitate to send official letters of warning to companies that do a bad job. Too many of those bad reports can lead to suspension.

“The system is responsive,” said Jerome Smith, lead traffic management specialist. “If you’re not meeting the industry standard, you will be weeded out.”

The inspectors also ensure that military members aren’t asking movers for services that are not part of the movers’ contracts. Crating certain items is routine, but some property owners will want items crated that don’t need to be with modern non-crating options. Unnecessary crating also costs more for the government.

“Sometimes we have to talk to the members and say, ‘No, this is contractual,” Mr. Falkner said. “This is all they’re going to do and you have to understand.’”

For military members “on the move,” the office provides checklists, inventory lists, brochures, do’s and don’ts and plenty of other tips on Department of Defense websites, such as Move.mil.

So what is the PPPO team’s single biggest piece of advice for people moving? Despite the DOD paying for it, it’s still your move.

“Take ownership of it,” Mr. Fellows said. “This is your stuff, take care of it. Keep an eye on it and make a complete inventory. If you feel overwhelmed, call time out and give us a call and say, ‘Hey, this isn’t working for me.’

“Our mission is to provide customer service and to have a passion for customer service,” Mr. Fellows said. “And the quality assurance folks are out there in the field making sure that happens.”

Air Force photos by Kelly White

Ronald Jackson, right, a quality assurance inspector for the 72nd Logistics Read-iness Squadron’s Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section, goes over moving and loading details with military spouse, Stephanie Jespersen, and a member of a moving company during her families’ PCS move to San Antonio.

Ronald Jackson and Marsha Whit-mire, quality assurance inspectors with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspect a moldy pallet at the business location of a lo-cal moving company. The com-pany had received the pallet in less-than-desirable condition and immediately notified the Personal Property and Passenger Move-ment Section. Inspectors have to be on-site when the pallet is opened to be able to observe the condition of the contents inside and make a determination of what their next step will be.

Ronald Jackson, right, a quality assurance inspector with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Personal Prop-erty and Passenger Movement Section, talks with members of a moving company as they prepare to load a family’s household belongings during their PCS move.

Senior Airman Brandie Benoit, with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, watches as a moving truck is re-weighed at a local weigh station. Inspectors with the Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section have saved over $800,000 by having moving companies re-weigh their vehicles and cargo and comparing it to the initial recorded weight.

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John ParkerStaff Writer

When service members get orders to move to a new duty station in another state, or across the globe, Uncle Sam pays for it, but it’s up to them to make sure their household goods, cars and other personal “stuff” get there, too.

If their move is into or out of nine Central Oklahoma counties, they’re likely to meet or talk to Tinker Air Force Base’s Jay Falkner, Ronald Jackson and Marsha Whitmire.

The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron employees are the quality assurance team of the Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section in Bldg. 469.

Their jobs involve customer service first. They’re also troubleshooters, umpires in disagreements between property owners and moving companies, quality inspectors and, lastly, a welcome friendly face during stressful moves.

“I’ve been to a member’s home where the wife – I felt so bad for her – she’s got two little kids, and she’s standing in the kitchen and she’s just drained,” said Mr. Falkner, quality assurance specialist/inspector. “I walk by and say, ‘It’s going to be OK.’ She kind of perked up a little bit and said, ‘Yeah, I get it. It’s just really hard.’

“It makes us feel good that we do help our members,” Mr. Falkner added.

Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson are quality assurance specialists and inspectors who work in tandem with Ms. Whitmire, the section’s expert quality assurance administrator.

Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson drive to homes, apartments and other locations to inspect moves in progress.

In fiscal year 2015, the trio handled 1,774 household shipments of military members leaving or arriving in central Oklahoma. While they can’t personally be at every move, they are the designated troubleshooters and local contacts for every one of them.

They also handle re-weighs of truck shipments to compare a weight, for example, that was recorded in Germany to its weight arriving in Oklahoma, among other duties. Since the weight of shipments is a major factor in cost, the method has saved the government money by finding that a shipment weighs less when it arrived than when it was recorded initially.

“By proving weight never there, we’re reducing costs,” Section Chief Christopher Fellows said. Overall cost-saving measures since fiscal year 2013 have saved the government $844,454.

“We’ve taken that information and passed it on to regional office, which covers over 30 bases,” Mr. Fellows said. “They benchmarked what we

Delivering the goods while reducing hefty expense 1. Where do I go to begin an application to move

my household goods?All shipments to move your household goods are

created from the Defense Personal Property System. DPS can be accessed through www.move.mil. You will need to create an account, but don’t worry, there are step-by-step guides available at www.move.mil that will walk you through the process.

2. Do I have to have a government computer to create my application in DPS?

No. You can use the DPS system from your home computer. The Personal Property Office even has an in-office Cyber Lab with computer stations that you may use. These stations offer a common access card capable computer along with assistance from PPPO if you run into any problems or have any questions.

3. What entitlements do I have?Your orders will specify what you’re entitlements

are. When you create and log into your Defense Personal Property Account, specific information regarding your entitlements will be provided to you as well as specific instructions regarding your shipment.

4. How much weight can I move?If you are in the military, it really depends on your

rank and where you are going. The DPS system will inform you of both your weight and entitlements based on your orders.

5. When can I start my move?In order to begin the process of creating an account

in DPS and taking the beginning steps in formalizing your move, you require PCS orders. Please work with the Military Personal Section to ensure that this is done in a timely manner.

6. Can I get someone else to be at my residence if I can’t be there?

Absolutely. You can designate as many people as you wish to be a “releasing agent” in writing to LRS. They must be over 18 years old. As this is your move, YOU are responsible for your “releasing agent.” It is encouraged that the “releasing agent” is apprised of all of their responsibilities before the move date.

7. Will they pick up my household goods from more than one location?

Yes; be advised, depending on your entitlements there may be possible “out of pocket” charges.

8. If I want to move myself, can I do that?Yes; it’s called a Personal Procurement Move. DOD

service members may elect the option to perform a Personally Procured Move (formerly Do It Yourself, or DITY). This option allows members to control their own move dates and ensures ready access to property upon arrival at their new location. There are several PPM options where members can receive an incentive payment of up to 95 percent of what it would cost the government to move their property. You can even hire your own moving company.

9. Do I have to pack myself, before the movers come out?

No, the Transportation Service Provider will supply the materials and personnel to pack and unpack your personal property.

10. Will the government store my household goods?

Yes. For stateside shipments, if you do not have an address at your new assignment, the government will store your items for up to 90 days (civilians, 60 days). For shipments going overseas, you will need to consult with the Personal Property Office.

Top 10:Move it, move it

had done here and through recent implementations elsewhere saved over $650,000 in just a few months.”

The Department of Defense contracts with private companies for national and international personal property moves. A key part of the two men’s jobs involves making sure the companies are meeting their contractual obligations and delivering good service.

While visiting a move in progress, they’ll go over a long checklist with the people moving to ensure important aspects have been addressed.

Ms. Whitmire also fields calls as part

of her job putting together inspection information that Mr. Falkner and Mr. Jackson collect. The PPPO reports the information to the regional Joint Personal Property Shipping Office at Joint Base San Antonio, which contracts with the companies.

Bad moves do happen. A moving truck recently arrived looking as if a couple of teenagers haphazardly tossed the member’s belongings in the back.

The quality assurance section doesn’t hesitate to send official letters of warning to companies that do a bad job. Too many of those bad reports can lead to suspension.

“The system is responsive,” said Jerome Smith, lead traffic management specialist. “If you’re not meeting the industry standard, you will be weeded out.”

The inspectors also ensure that military members aren’t asking movers for services that are not part of the movers’ contracts. Crating certain items is routine, but some property owners will want items crated that don’t need to be with modern non-crating options. Unnecessary crating also costs more for the government.

“Sometimes we have to talk to the members and say, ‘No, this is contractual,” Mr. Falkner said. “This is all they’re going to do and you have to understand.’”

For military members “on the move,” the office provides checklists, inventory lists, brochures, do’s and don’ts and plenty of other tips on Department of Defense websites, such as Move.mil.

So what is the PPPO team’s single biggest piece of advice for people moving? Despite the DOD paying for it, it’s still your move.

“Take ownership of it,” Mr. Fellows said. “This is your stuff, take care of it. Keep an eye on it and make a complete inventory. If you feel overwhelmed, call time out and give us a call and say, ‘Hey, this isn’t working for me.’

“Our mission is to provide customer service and to have a passion for customer service,” Mr. Fellows said. “And the quality assurance folks are out there in the field making sure that happens.”

Air Force photos by Kelly White

Ronald Jackson, right, a quality assurance inspector for the 72nd Logistics Read-iness Squadron’s Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section, goes over moving and loading details with military spouse, Stephanie Jespersen, and a member of a moving company during her families’ PCS move to San Antonio.

Ronald Jackson and Marsha Whit-mire, quality assurance inspectors with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspect a moldy pallet at the business location of a lo-cal moving company. The com-pany had received the pallet in less-than-desirable condition and immediately notified the Personal Property and Passenger Move-ment Section. Inspectors have to be on-site when the pallet is opened to be able to observe the condition of the contents inside and make a determination of what their next step will be.

Ronald Jackson, right, a quality assurance inspector with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Personal Prop-erty and Passenger Movement Section, talks with members of a moving company as they prepare to load a family’s household belongings during their PCS move.

Senior Airman Brandie Benoit, with the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, watches as a moving truck is re-weighed at a local weigh station. Inspectors with the Personal Property and Passenger Movement Section have saved over $800,000 by having moving companies re-weigh their vehicles and cargo and comparing it to the initial recorded weight.


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Reserve logistics specialists train in Germany507th Air Refueling Wing

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – The 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron, along with support elements from the 507th Air Refueling Wing, recently completed a two-week annual tour at Spangdahlem Air Base to train and provide support to the active duty unit.

The Citizen Airmen supported the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and got unique training events certified while providing support. Even though the Reservists got the opportunity to travel to a foreign country, the Airmen still have training to get accomplished while they’re not at Tinker.

“The goals and objectives of every single annual tour our squadron goes on is to accomplish any training we don’t have access to at Tinker,” said Maj. Britnee McIntyre, director of

Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor

Staff Sgt. Cody Fry, a supply technician at the 507th Logistics Readiness Squad-ron, monitors placement of pallets in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11. Sergeant Fry with the rest of the squadron completing annual tour requirements.

operations of the 507th LRS. “Training is first and foremost, getting our Airmen exposure to equipment they normally wouldn’t get exposure to.”

The Reservists get the opportunity to integrate with active duty personnel, which is a very important factor, according to Senior Master Sgt. Steven Gonsalves, superintendent, 507th LRS.

“I think the Reservists bring a unique skillset because we’re so used to coming in with very little time,” Sergeant Gonsalves said. “We just naturally integrate and go to work, and it doesn’t take a whole lot to get trained on things.”

Getting core tasks completed is the main reason for conducting annual

tours, but supervision for the 507th LRS also want the Airmen to get out and enjoy some of the sights Germany and Europe has to offer. With that said, a delicate balance is required between the two.

“Our rule is we work the same schedule the hosting squadron works,” said Major McIntyre. “That works out best for training and off duty time.”

Between the work and play, Major McIntyre said the annual-tour was a success.

“From what I’ve seen, I think the members have integrated very well in their sections and are working hard,” said Major McIntyre. “It truly has been a total force environment.”


Air Force declares the F-35A ‘combat ready’Air Combat Command Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) — The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, Aug. 2.

General Carlisle lauded the aircraft’s performance, noting that the aircraft had met all key criteria for reaching initial operational capability: Airmen trained, manned and equipped to conduct basic close air support, interdiction and limited suppression/destruction of enemy air defenses in a contested environment with an operational squadron of 12-24 aircraft; the ability to deploy and conduct operational missions using program of record weapons and missions systems; and having all necessary logistics and operational elements in place.

“I am proud to announce this powerful new weapons system has achieved initial combat capability,” General Carlisle said. “The F-35A will be the most dominant aircraft in our inventory because it can go where our legacy aircraft cannot and provide the capabilities our commanders need on the modern battlefield.”

The F-35A is the latest addition to ACC’s fleet of deployable and fifth-generation aircraft. It provides air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as great command and control functions through fused sensors, and it will provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace that will be more extensive than any single-seat platform in existence.

“Bringing the F-35A to initial combat readiness is a testament to our phenomenal Airmen and the outstanding support of the Joint Program Office and our enterprise partners. This important milestone for our fighter force ensures the United States, along with our allies and international partners, remains prepared to deter, deny, and defeat the full spectrum of growing threats around the globe,” added Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James.

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, said that dynamic new capability will benefit the joint warfighter.

“The combat ready F-35A is the latest fifth-

Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madelyn Brown

F-35A Lightning II aircraft receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., July 13 during a flight from England to the U.S. The fighters were returning to Luke AFB, Ariz., after participating in the world’s largest air show, the Royal International Air Tattoo.

generation fighter aircraft in the Air Force’s inventory and provides our nation air dominance in any environment. The F-35A brings an unprecedented combination of lethality, survivability, and adaptability to joint and combined operations, and is ready to deploy and strike well-defended targets anywhere on Earth,” General Goldfein said. “Today’s declaration of IOC is an important milestone on the road to achieving full warfighting capability for the F-35A.”

The 34th Fighter Squadron of the 388th Fighter Wing, based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the service’s first operational F-35A squadron, having met all the established criteria for initial operational capability including a successful June deployment to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, and a series of eight-aircraft sorties held in mid-July. 34th FS Airmen will fly and maintain the F-35A alongside Air Force

Reservists from Hill’s 419th Fighter Wing.“Our Airmen have worked tirelessly to make sure

our aircraft are combat ready: meeting challenges head-on and completing all the required milestones,” said Col. David Lyons, the 388th Fighter Wing commander. “We’re very proud that the Air Force has declared us combat ready and we’re prepared to take this aircraft wherever it’s needed in support of our national defense.”

Those sentiments were echoed by Col. David Smith, the 419th FW commander. “It’s an honor to fly and maintain the F-35 with our active-duty counterparts here at Hill,” Smith said. “Our units were the first to fly combat-ready F-16s nearly 40 years ago, and we’re very proud to have made history once again in bringing the Air Force’s newest fighter jet to IOC.”

B-1s to replace B-52s during routine bomber presence rotationHeadquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) — The B-1B Lancers are scheduled to deploy to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 6 for the first time since April 2006 in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission.

The B-1Bs will replace the B-52 Stratofortresses currently deployed from Minot AFB, N.D. This is not the first deployment of B-1Bs in the PACOM area of responsibility; however, it is the first time in 10 years.

With a large weapon capacity and exceptional standoff strike capability, the B-1 will provide PACOM and its

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For the first time in 10 years, B-1B Lancers will replace the B-52 Stratofortresses in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stabili-ty and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

regional allies and partners with a credible, strategic power projection platform.

This forward deployed presence demonstrates the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The bombers will be accompanied by approximately 300 Airmen from Ellsworth AFB, S.D.

Air Force Global Strike Command continues to routinely deploy bombers to Andersen AFB, which provides opportunities for Airmen to advance and strengthen regional alliances and long-standing military-to-military partnerships throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

Around the Air Force

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Around TinkerDiamond Sharp AirmanSenior Airman Seth P. FranksUnit: 966 AACSDuty title: Flight SchedulerTime in service: 3 year, 4 monthsHometown: Atlanta, GA.

Senior Airman Seth P. Franks deserves the Diamond Sharp award for his demonstrated dedication to the mission, community support, and leadership. He is responsible for the scheduling of 48 personnel, as well as ensuring efficient training schedules for over 120 students annually. Additionally, his dedication to the mission was evident when he supported the 8th Weapons School by tracking 562 enemy air threats, and ensured the graduation of 11 Weapons Officers. Furthermore, he displayed a commitment to base and community support through the instruction of 100 base leadership personnel, in an effort to reduce interpersonal workplace violence. Finally, Senior Airman Franks displays superior leadership qualities as a Green Dot Coordinator where he is responsible for leading a 30-member team of instructors, and ensures the training of over 26,000 base personnel. For his implementation of the Green Dot program, SrA Franks was coined by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Commander, Lt. Gen. Thompson.

Three earn 72nd ABW Wildcatter Awards72nd Air Base Wing

Three members of the 72nd Medical Group were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards from 72nd ABW Commander, Col. Stephanie Wilson.

Maj. Gail Bates has performed her duties as the Mental Health Flight medical director since July 2014. During this time she has served as expert consultant to 37 medical providers in the MDG on mental health issues and freely shares her expertise with the all of the organization. She has streamlined the mental health Medical Evaluation Board Process, which has led to 100 percent of primary mental health MEBs being on time.

Furthermore, Major Bates possesses elite clinical skill and has received five written patient compliments in the past six months and was coined by the 72nd Medical Operations Squadron commander for her efforts. Major Bates cares deeply for her patients and the mental health team. Her efforts were critical for the finding of zero discrepancies in MDOS on the 2015 UEI finding and the “Highly Effect” rating received by the 72nd ABW.

Airman 1st Class Angela Scurry has been a central in-processing center technician since June 2015. She is charged with the infection control training of 47 enlisted and civilian personnel. Airman

Scurry impressed her leadership when one of the instrument washers went down and she worked late to ensure there was no stoppage in patient care due to unprocessed instruments. This would have greatly impacted the group’s readiness status.

Her interpersonal skills are exceptional in a position that requires her to work with all levels of management, which is why she was hand-selected by the MDG first sergeant to brief the Air Force Materiel Command first sergeant functional manager. She was also hand-picked by the squadron superintendent to brief her critical role to the UEI inspection team. She has also been involved with two volunteer efforts. One effort included her assisting the medical wing’s immunizations clinic, where she provided administrative support during the administering of the flu vaccine. The other effort is on-going, where she tutors at Tinker Elementary to assist in the academic achievement of our community’s youth.

Dr. Philip Beck has performed his duties as an Occupational Medicine physician since

See Wildcatter page 14.

Senior AirmanSeth P. Franks Maj. Gail Bates

Airman 1st Class Angela

Scurry

Dr. Philip Beck

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734-2443Nicole Tubbs ................ Jody LeBlanc, 734-8590Stacy Viner ........................Tivis Jessee, 582-5611Holly Way........................ Jeffrey Hand, 734-7116Pamela Circo Webb ................DonnaMarie Burr,

739-7435Vincent West .............. Timothy Moore, 736-5965Tim Wilson ................... Shane Spencer, 736-4385Travis Wilson ............... Ryan Thrasher, 582-4837Marilyn Winter ............Juan Medrano, 465-8005Patsy Woods ................. Ryan Thrasher, 582-4837

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To donate, call the point of contact. Those needing to make changes to this list must call Kathye Michaelis, VLTP manager, at 736-7365.

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His thoroughness in surveying 110 medical worksites on an annual basis mitigated occupational health risks. His educational efforts and attention to detail aided in an extremely low occupational illness rate. Dr. Beck’s sincere interest and compassionate character are evident by the amount of patients requesting to be treated by him. He is always willing and able to continually support his fellow wingman by assisting with injuries and acute issues when appointments are depleted.

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Section A Friday, August 5, 2016

Jillian ColemanStaff Writer

The Tinker Chapel Community is hosting its second annual Run and Ruck Memorial to honor the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The run, which will take place at 7 a.m. Sept. 9, will include a 5k run as well as a 2k ruck walk.

The theme “United, Remember, Defend” seeks to continue to encourage and strengthen resiliency for Airmen and their families. Chaplain (Capt.) Bill Mesaeh said that they are trying to better promote building resiliency by having first responders, both from on-base and the greater Oklahoma City area, to remind Airmen of the community which stands behind them.

“We want people to leave feeling invigorated and supported by their community,” Chaplain Mesaeh said.

He hopes the route, which is still to be determined, will be lined with supporters cheering on and encouraging the participants. Additionally, Chaplain Mesaeh said parishioners from the TCC congregations will be invited to hold up promising messages for the Airmen.

In its 2015 berth, the race rounded up around 600 participants. Chaplain (1st Lt.) Kory Capps said this year the goal is to have at least 1,000 participants. All members of the Tinker community are invited to partake and support the event. Chaplain Mesaeh said this year participants will have the option of running the course individually or with a team, with the hopes of engaging more participants and strengthening the spiritual pillar among Airmen and their families.

A kick-off luncheon will be held at the Tinker Club at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8. Tinker’s own Airmen will share personal tributes and stories of remembrance, followed by motivational thoughts from the chaplains.

Registration is now open. Individuals and teams can sign up at www.tinker911.eventbrite.com. There is no fee to register, and the first 800 registrants will receive a complimentary dry-fit tee shirt and “swag bag.” And, all those partaking in the endeavor will receive a commemorative coin. Run packets can be collected at the chapel the week prior to the run.

‘United, Remember, Defend’

Chapel gears up to host 9/11 memorial run

Quest for ZeroIs your office killing you?Steve Serrette 72nd Air Base Wing Base Safety Office

Looking at the entire spectrum of occupations humans have held over the course of history, working a desk job looks like a pretty sweet gig.

Very little physical exertion is required. No immediate dangers lurk in the typical office environment. Climate control. Comfortable chairs. Casual Fridays. Yeah, life is great, right? Wrong!

A desk job is more dangerous than it seems. Sure, in the long-term there’s usually little that a typical office worker would encounter that would threaten greater harm than a paper cut. There’s also the risk of a fall from standing on a swivel-chair, ladder or other office furniture or a fall from stacking and carrying items too high and then walking with an obscured view up or down a set of stairs. We’ve all heard stories about people getting their hair, ties or loose clothing stuck in the office shredding machine or sustaining a laceration from a razor blade, box-cutters or scissors. And then there’s the risk of getting “carpal-tunnel-syndrome” from engaging in improper ergonomics. These are just examples of simple “safety stuff” which comes with office life.

Although in most cases, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the design of office spaces necessarily; it’s how we’ve adapted to the routine of long commutes, excessive sitting, poor office habits and an overall lifestyle that in no way promotes positive health habits.

No doubt you’ve heard it a trillion times: The hours we spend sitting in front of a computer, TV or just about everywhere else are adding up. We are

sitting ourselves to death! Hours of sedentary, stressful work under poor or artificial lighting is taking a big toll on your well-being. One of the worst (and most unavoidable) parts about office life is sitting all day.

So it came as welcome news when I recently read that just 10 minutes of walking after sitting for a long period of time can restore the damage done to a vascular system. But what about all those other studies that say that exercise probably can’t save us and that even if we go to the gym every night, it’s still not enough? Should we demand a standing desk or just lean back in our office chairs and throw up our hands?

If you’re reading this article sitting down — the position we all hold more than any other, for an average of 8.9 hours a day — stop and take stock of how your body feels. Is there an ache in your lower back? A light numbness in your rear and lower thigh? Are you feeling a little down?

These symptoms are all “normal” and they’re not good. They may well be caused by doing precisely what you’re doing — sitting. New research in the diverse fields of epidemiology, molecular biology, biomechanics and physiology is converging toward a startling conclusion: Sitting is a public-health risk. And exercising doesn’t offset it.

“People need to understand that the qualitative mechanisms of sitting are completely different from walking or exercising,” says University of Missouri microbiologist Marc Hamilton. “Sitting too much is not the same as exercising too little. They do completely different things to the body.”

So, do you lead an active lifestyle

or a sedentary one? The question is simple, but the answer may not be as obvious as you think. Let’s say, for example, you’re a busy person who works 60 hours a week at a desk job but who still manages to find time for five 45-minute bouts of exercise. Most experts would label you as active. But to Mr. Hamilton, you’re still a couch potato.

Perhaps “exercising couch potato” would be more accurate, but Mr. Hamilton would still classify you as sedentary.

“People tend to view physical activity on a single continuum,” he says. “On the far side, you have a person who exercises a lot; on the other, a person who doesn’t exercise at all. However, they’re not necessarily polar opposites.”

Mr. Hamilton’s take, which is supported by a growing body of research, is that the amount of time you exercise and the amount of time you spend on your butt are completely separate factors for heart-disease risk. New evidence suggests, in fact, that the more hours a day you sit, the greater your likelihood of dying an earlier death regardless of how much you exercise or how lean you are. That’s right: Even a sculpted six-pack can’t protect you from your chair.

But it’s not just your heart that’s at risk from too much sitting; your hips, spine and shoulders could also suffer. In fact, it’s not a leap to say that a chair-potato lifestyle can ruin you from head to toe.

Statistically speaking, we’re working out as much as we were 30 years ago. It’s just that we’re leading more sedentary lives overall.

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Fitness Challenge 2.0

Registration has begun for the challenge that begins on Aug. 22. Registration is open to the first 125 people who complete a registration packet. For more information on this or the running clinic, please contact the staff at the Gerrity Fitness Center by calling 734-5607.

Pick-up volleyball Wednesdays

The Gerrity Fitness Centers offers recreational volleyball on its main court from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Play is open to all eligible patrons authorized to use the facility when presenting their valid ID card.

Sports Shorts

This middle game puzzle is courtesy of Manuel Infante, a human resources specialist at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. Mr. Infante has been a member of the United States Chess Federation since 1978 and has been playing professional chess since 1982. A retired teacher, he also sponsors two high-school chess clubs with two state championships. In this puzzle, it is white’s move. Can you get checkmate in six moves? The solution will be provided next week.

Chess anyone?The 72nd Force Support Squadron

has a monthly “Cute Kid” photograph contest. The winner receives a $25 Looney Tunes savings account from FNB Community Bank.

Children up to 14 years old of Tinker employees and retirees are eligible to be entered into this contest. FSS leadership, flight chiefs and activity managers are not eligible to enter.

Entries must be received by the 15th of the month. The winning photo will be printed in the first edition of the following month’s Tinker Take Off. The maximum amount of times a child is eligible to win is twice. The gift bag and account must be picked up during the birthday month to be valid.

When submitting a photo, print the child’s name, age, date of birth, parent’s name, squadron, home address, work and home phone numbers on a separate paper. One photo per entry allowed and professional photos will not be accepted. Photos are judged by the services marketing staff. The photograph will not be returned and becomes the property of 72nd FSS Marketing. It will not be used for any other publicity or marketing purposes. Photos should be emailed to [email protected].

Cute Kid of the MonthTatum Foster, who turns 3 on Aug. 29, is the Cute Kid of the Month. Tatum, who is the daughter of Kendall and Kyle Foster of the 424th Supply Chain Man-agement Squadron, will receive a $25 Looney Tunes savings account from FNB Community Bank.

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Softball teams hit home runs with catchy namesJohn ParkerStaff Writer

Coming up with a clever name for a softball team is hard work.

At least it was for the Sons of Pitches. Coach and pitcher Daniel Farlow said the brand-

new intramural team spent a few weeks trying for a name that would catch their team’s spirit.

“Eventually, one of the players – Kimmi Ostrander – came up with the idea to call us the Sons of Pitches,” Farlow said. “Immediately, everyone loved the name and we have been called that ever since.”

Farlow, with the 72nd Comptroller Squadron, added that even though the SOPs are not the greatest team, “we always manage to have fun when we’re together.”

The Tacamo Mayhem team had the opposite experience.

“Last year, the head coach, Marcus Smith, came

up with it,” centerfielder Danny Marquez said. “He knew it just had a good ring to it. He asked the team and we all liked it, and we’ve stuck with it ever since.”

One might think the Swingers simply refers to the necessary act of trying to smack a ball to get on base. One would be wrong.

Jimmy Horton, one of the team’s first coaches when it formed in the early 1980s, said Kool and the Gang inspired the name from their 1974 song “Hollywood Swinging.”

“It became their first No. 1 R&B single,” Horton said. “It was our theme song that we would play on our boom box before our games to get the team going.”

The name was a significant improvement over his first team in 1981. They were The PUBST, for Poor Unwanted Bad Softball Team.

“I didn’t like the name or what it meant,” Horton said, “so I decided to put together a team of my own with a ‘Kool’ name and with a bunch of guys that like to knock the cover off the ball, so I decided to call the team Swingers. I also had a vision of becoming the best team on Tinker Air Force Base.”

That team won the Tinker softball base title around 1983, he said.

The Swingers ended play in 1995, but they were revived in 2005, according to Robert Mahan. They finished 12-0 this summer with playoffs starting soon.

Center Mass got their name from marksmanship qualifications, coach Joe Sanchez said.

“Personnel are trained when aiming a weapon to shoot at ‘center mass,’ the upper torso which is the biggest part of the body,” he said. “The team nickname was chosen because of the logo on our softball jerseys, which features the Punisher skull. We added the cross-hairs over the right eye symbolizing aiming through a scope.”

A team name inspired by Hollywood is the Bad News B-2s, a reference to the 1976 classic Little League comedy “The Bad News Bears.”

“I guess that tells a lot about us,” said coach Kendrick Ellington, a B-2 equipment specialist. “The heart of our team mostly consists of people who work for the B-2 bomber supply chain. Bad News B-2s came up somehow just jokingly because we got off to a pretty bad start. Anyway, the name had a nice little ring to it so we stuck with it.”

W L Pct.Monday LeagueSwingers 10 0 1.000963 AACS 5 3 .625552 MXS Computer Flight 3 5 .375Wednesday LeagueTACAMO Legends 10 0 1.000552 ACW Hitmen 8 2 .800552 MXS/AGE 7 3 .700TACAMO Mayhem 5 5 .500 CGOC 4 6 .400VQ-4 4 6 .40072 CPTS 2 8 .200Thursday Pool AThumpers 6 0 1.000Center Mass 6 0 1.000964 AACS 4 4 .500Okies 2 4 .333552 AMXS 1 5 .167Bad News B-2s 1 7 .125Thursday Pool B373 TRS/DET9 9 1 .900551 CMMXS 7 3 .700NGC 5 5 .500552 ACNS 2 6 .25072 OSS 1 9 .100

Softball standings (as of Aug. 1)

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Exchange, Axe help military shoppers clean up nice with $12,500 in gift cards

This summer, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Axe are helping military shoppers clean up for the school year with the Axe Back to School Sweepstakes.

From Aug. 5 to Sept. 1, authorized shoppers can enter the sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 25 $500 Exchange gift cards.

“These Exchange gift cards will help our military shoppers get all the things they need to feel prepared for this upcoming year,” said Tinker Exchange General Manager Brenda Hyland. “This is a worldwide contest, but with 25 prizes available, I encourage Tinker shoppers to enter.”

Shoppers 18 years and older can login to shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes to enter.

No purchase is necessary, and entrants do not need to be present to win. The Axe Back to School Sweepstakes prize drawings will take place on or around Sept. 8.

Service members transitioning from active duty can keep shopping their Exchange

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service treats active-duty Soldiers and Airmen like family. When service members transition to Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) status, they remain family to the Exchange, keeping the shopping benefit they’ve earned.

“Service members transitioning to IRR status are very much a part of the Exchange family and can still shop at the Exchange, both in-store and online,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted adviser. “Their Exchange benefit, including tax-free shopping and competitive prices, remains intact during their time in IRR.”

Service members transitioning from active duty and their families can continue to visit their local main Exchange, Express, mall and food court. They can also shop online at shopmyexchange.com for exclusive military pricing on many items and an

Exchange News

expanded merchandise selection.Besides retaining shopping privileges, those in

IRR status keep their Military Star card benefits. If they don’t have an account, they are eligible to apply for one.

“The Military Star card offers a competitive interest rate and no late, annual or over-limit fees,” Applegate said. “Cardholders also receive extra savings at Exchange food courts and gas stations, free shipping on shopmyexchange.com and rewards points for every $1 spent.”

To gain access to the installation to shop at the Exchange, shoppers can apply for an IRR ID card at their installation’s personnel office 72 hours after discharging from active duty.

“It’s been an honor serving these shoppers while they served our country,” Applegate said. “The Exchange looks forward to being there for them as they transition to IRR status.”

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Computer usage

It’s 3 p.m., your shoulders are beginning to cramp, the pain in your lower back has moved into your right leg, a drummer is playing bongos over your left eye and it’s only Wednesday. You’re not really sure if your visits to the specialists have helped. The internist gave you anti-inflammatories, but now your stomach hurts. You heard there’s a new supplement that’s supposed to help … is that MSM, chondroitin? You can’t remember, but maybe there’s another prescription pill for that.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One of the things to examine is your computer and work-station set-up. Here are a few hints:

• Have the top of your monitor at eye level directly in front of you. Do this with a monitor holder or by placing a phonebook or two underneath it. Be sure the screen is close enough so that you don’t have to bend forward to see it clearly.

• Adjust the height of your chair so your feet are on the ground (if necessary buy a foot rest or use a box).

Your back should rest against the seat back and your knees should be level or slightly lower than your hips. The seat back must be able to tilt back, lock and be stable and the seat bottom should not be excessively deep or soft. If you have a lower back disc problem, a seat bottom that tilts slightly downward in front may help.

• The low back support should fit into the curve of your lower back. A $30-or-so lumbar cushion or even a pillow may be all that’s necessary to do the trick.

• Adjust the armrests so that with your elbows at 90 degrees and your shoulders completely relaxed and dropped, your forearms rest comfortably upon them. If the armrests are too far apart (forcing your arms away from your body), adjust or try to “squeeze” them together.

• Rest against the back of your chair. If you find that you lean forward or twist, then place a rolled-up sock between the chair and your back, just above your waist. Whenever you move forward or twist, it will drop. I know it’s annoying, but this is one of the best tips on the list.

• Position the table height so that, with your elbows bent to 90 degrees, your hands rest flat on the keyboard without your wrists needing to bend.

• Use a wrist cushion that brings the hands and wrists parallel to the keyboard. Be sure the keyboard is not inclined and type with a light touch.

• Take hourly 5 to 10 minute breaks from keypunching. During breaks, walk, massage your forearms, perform wrist and back stretches, and focus your eyes on objects at least 20 feet away.

• Eliminate the reflections in your monitor by closing the blinds and using a table lamp that focuses on your work and not the monitor.

• When several monitors are used, put them as close together as possible.

• Don’t look down! Use an incline board or document holder to slant or bring your work up to eye level.

• Don’t chase your mouse! Keep it close so that you’re not pulled away from the back of your seat and your forearm can lean on the armrest.

• If you’re on the phone for extended periods of time, use a headset.

• If you’re on the phone for shorter

periods of time, use a telephone shoulder-rest to prevent an awkward neck position and switch sides periodically.

Remember, ergonomics attempt to fit the job to the person, rather than forcing the person to fit the job.Adapting the job to the worker helps reduce stress and eliminates many potential injuries and disorders from overuse of muscles, poor posture and repetitive motion.

It’s a fact of life that we spend a lot of time staring at screens and sitting in comfortable chairs. Fortunately, as you just read and learned, there is a lot we can do to mitigate the long-term effects of excessive sitting and keep our minds and bodies in excellent shape no matter what kind of work we do.

As you work in your offices, continue to focus on the information provided in this article, staying safe and healthy, and on our Quest-for-Zero goals.

(Some portions of this article thanks to: bloomberg.com; npr.com; mercola.com; menshealth.com; businessinsider.com; huffingtonpost.com; seeker.com; spinalstenosisanddisc.com; and AFI 91-203)

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High five for Sesame StreetSesame Street’s Grover gets a high five from a Tinker youth during the Sesame Street/USO Experience show last weekend at Tinker.

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Above the Belt Class: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Tone, sculpt and build strong, lean muscles with this upper body workout. A variety of equipment will be used, including your own body resistance. This class is free to attend. For details, call 734-4664.Active Parenting of Teens Class: Learn how to establish mutual respect and cooperation, decrease power struggles and mold values. Parents will also find out how to help their children make positive choices in life to prevent risky behavior, as well as how to guide them to develop skills and character they need as they gain independence. For details, call 582-6604.Baby Basics Class: This four-session class is for new and 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, 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.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.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.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.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.Goal Setting: This workshop is designed to help participants establish goal setting habits, remove mental roadblocks and get on the road to achieving goals. For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 739-2747.Health and Happiness: Is being happy something that we can practice and get better at? Can being happy help us be healthier? Come explore the relationship between emotions and health. For more information, call 582-6817.Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress (H.A.S.) Class: This four-session class teaches better ways of expressing and reducing feelings of anger. Practice techniques to help deal with stress, and learn how unproductive thinking patterns may have been causing problems in your life. Remind yourself how to create more balance in your life and practice better self-care. For more information, call 582-6604.Importance of Sleep: Come learn about the health benefits of sleep, tips for getting enough sleep, and when to see a doctor about your sleep concerns. For more information, call CHPS at 582-6817.Lunch Special: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the Tinker Club. The club serves up a buffet and a soup and salad bar. Themed lunches are offered on Tuesdays.

Themes include Mongolian, Mexican and ‘A Taste of Italy’ pasta lunch.Memory Loss: We all misplace our keys, but how can we tell normal forgetfulness from something more serious? We will discuss what affects memory loss, how to reduce the risk of developing memory loss, and tips to remember everyday things like new names or where we left those keys. For information, call CHPS at 582-6817.Men’s Health: This class will review the leading causes of death among men, conditions that affect only men, and not-so-good health behaviors more common among men. This class will discuss action steps you can begin immediately to help you be your healthiest. For more details, call CHPS at 582-6817.Muscle Make-Over Class: 4:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Equipment used includes bars, weights, bands, medicine balls and body resistance. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.Overcoming Gym Intimidation: See the benefits of being active, the components of an exercise program and how often to exercise, plus learn ways to overcome gym intimidation and overcoming barriers to being physically active. For more information, call 582-6817.Performance Run Class: This interactive four-week program is designed to improve running technique and performance. The course will implement a progressive running program. Workout attire and running shoes are required. For more information, call 734-5505.Personal Goal Setting for a Healthy Lifestyle: In this class we’ll discuss health-related goals that people commonly make, how good and bad habits can make or break our success of reaching our goal, and learn several tips and tactics for keeping our goal. For information, call Civilian Health Promotions Services at 582-6817.Portion Distortion: In this Civilian Health Promotions Class, participants will discuss how the amount of food people eat has changed over time, and how eating bigger portion sizes affects their health. For more information, call 582-6817.Power Pump Class: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Equipment used includes bars, weights, bands, medicine balls and your own body resistance. For more information, call 734-5607. Call to ensure class is available on a holiday.Pre-Deployment Briefing: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays at Airman and Family Readiness Center. The A&FRC provides individual and group briefings ensuring military members and their families have completed necessary preparations for deployment. This includes assistance for families of deployed personnel of all services and DOD personnel. If you have an inquiry or a problem, the readiness NCO is prepared to assist our community. For more details, call 739-2747.Pregnancy Resource Briefing: The information presented in this briefing includes prenatal fitness and nutrition, dental care while pregnant, the New Parent Support Program, TRICARE and community resources. Spouses or partners are encouraged to attend with the expectant mother. For more information or to sign up, call 582-6604.PREP Class: The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program class

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Men’s Ministry includes opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship andservice. Events such as a weekly prayer time, Bible studies, Sporting clayshoot & breakfast, participation in the Rewired Men’s Retreat and others helpmen develop into what God wants them to be.Women’s Ministry hosts events such as retreats, dinners, conferences, Biblestudies & mission opportunities focused on women. This ministry alsoparticipates in BGCO sponsored events such as the yearly Women’s Retreatat Falls Creek.

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(A&FRC, Commander, Chief, Housing, Education, Legal, IG, EFMP, SLO, EO, Readiness, Safety, Marketing, MFLC, Chapel, etc.) for active duty personnel and families newly assigned to Tinker AFB. For more information, call 739-2747. For Navy members, this is coordinated by the administrative section.Tobacco Cessation Individual Consults: Create a quit plan, discuss tobacco triggers and coping strategies. Consults are 20 minutes. Call to schedule appointment. For more information, call 734-5506.Transition GPS: Mandatory course for all separating members of the Armed Forces. Topics include VA Benefits, GI Bill, TRICARE, employment, résumé writing, interview skills, budget and TMO. Spouses encouraged, but must pre-register. For details, call 739-2747.VA Career Track 2-Day Class: The Career Technical Training Track is designed to assist you in:• Defining technical career goals• Identifying required credentials• Finding career technical training opportunities • Identifying local Veteran resources • Utilizing your VA education benefitsParticipants must complete the Core GPS program in order to attend this class. For more information, call 734-2747.Walking for Your Health: The Basics: Come learn the reasons why you should start walking for exercise and some tips for sticking with it. For more information, call CHPS at 582-6817.Yoga Basics: 3:30 to 4:10 p.m. Wednesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. This is a gentle flow class, great for beginners. Learn basic yoga postures, increase flexibility and reduce the effects of stress while strengthening the body. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes. For details, call 734-4664.Yoga Class: 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Class emphasizes the training of the core abdominal and back muscles to stabilize the torso and allow the entire body to move freely. For details, call the Gerrity Fitness Center at 734-5607. Yoga Flow Class: 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. This class ties postures together with breath and movement, into a flowing combination of strength and balance. Improve strength,

flexibility and balance, reduce the effects of stress while strengthening the body’s immune system. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.Zumba Class: 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. For more information, call 734-5607. Zumba is also held every Monday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Cost for this class is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.

Tinker Chapel Recurring EventsCATHOLICFor more information, call Jim Black at 734-8158 or the chapel at 734-2111.Weekend Mass: Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays. Daily Mass starts at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the chapel.Holy Days of Obligation: Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.Fellowship is held the second weekend of the month after Saturday and Sunday Mass.Confession is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at the chapel or by appointment.Catholic Women of the Chapel meet at 9 a.m. for fellowship and 9:30 a.m. for business the first Friday of the month. Religious Education: 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the R.E. Bldg. For more information, call Julie Bierne at 734-2111.Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Classes for those interested in coming into communion with the Catholic church are held at 9 a.m. Sundays. For more details, call the chapel at 734-2111.Rosary Prayer Group: Before Mass at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Ladies Rosary Guild starts at 1 p.m. Thursdays in chapel rooms 1 and 2. Pre-Baptism Class starts at 12:15 p.m. the last Sunday of the month.Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sundays for the 9 a.m. Mass.Catholic Pastoral Council starts at 12:15 p.m. the first Sunday of every other month.

PROTESTANTFor more information on Protestant events, call Janina Peter at 734-8986.General Protestant Service: 11 a.m. to noon, with Children’s Church for kids ages 4 years old to fourth graders.Communion: First Sunday of the month.Sunday school: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the R.E. Bldg. Sunday school is available for adults and children of all ages at the chapel. Call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111 for details.Wee Church is offered for children 6 months to 3 years during Protestant Bible studies from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and during Sunday service.Fellowship Sunday: Third Sunday of the month after the service.Weekly Fellowship Dinner: Groups meet for fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is provided. All groups, including children’s programs, follow. Protestant Retirees of the Chapel meet at 5 p.m. every second Sunday at various restaurants. Call 734-2111 for details.Protestant Women of the Chapel meet for Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in room 4 and rooms 1 and 2. A children’s program is provided. Call 734-2111 for details. Tinker Youth of the Chapel is for sixth to 12th graders. Meet for Bible Study Wednesdays in the R.E. Bldg. For details on youth events, call Kim Chretin at 971-4499.Protestant Men of the Chapel meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the fellowship hall. For information, call Chaplain (Maj.) John Key at 734-2111.Protestant Children of the Chapel: Elementary age children meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the R.E. Bldg. For more details, call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111. Protestant Young Adults of the Chapel for college and career ages and adults/couples. The PYA meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Loop Hall, Bldg. 5913. Call Chaplain (Capt.) Bill Mesaeh Jr. at 734-2111.Choir rehearsals are held every Tuesday in the sanctuary. The praise team rehearses at 6 p.m. and the vocal choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Call David Briscoe at 734-2111 for more information.Protestant Parish Council starts at noon the second Sunday of each month in classrooms 1 and 2.Baptism - Call the chapel at 734-2111.

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2016Friday, Aug. 5CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Monday, Aug. 8CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Tobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Health and HappinessBldg. 3001 Keith Howard C/R (1AH1-99A), 11 a.m.Is being happy something that we can practice and get better at? Can being happy help us

be healthier? Come explore the relationship between emotions and health. For more information, call 582-6817.

MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Tuesday, Aug. 9CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 1047, 507th Training Room, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.H.A. S. Class (3 of 4)72nd MDG, Family Advocacy large classroom, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 4ATinker Wellness Center,

Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT Basic Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Wednesday, Aug. 10CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Immunizations and VaccinationsBldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF-83A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.This class will discuss some vaccine-preventable diseases, how vaccines work and what adults should know about

vaccines to stay healthy. For more information, call 582-6817.

MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Better Body. Better Life. Series 4BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT Basic Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Thursday, Aug. 11CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsSee description on page 5a-9a.

Cholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 1 Door 6, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Rhythm Kids/Play GroupBalfour Beatty Community Center, 10 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.H.A.S. class (4 of 4)72nd MDG, Family Advocacy large classroom, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT Basic Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

See more events page 2b.

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Friday, Aug. 12CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 460, first floor PA Office, 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Health and HappinessBldg. Keith Howard C/R (1AH1-99A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Diabetes Support Group MeetingTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.Monthly support group involving many aspects of living with diabetes. Topics include nutrition, activity, stress management, dental health, foot care and much more. For more information, call 736-2169.


Monday, Aug. 15CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Tobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Aug. 16CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 Point of Use Office (2033), 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

P.R.E.P. class (1 of 4)72nd MDG, Family Advocacy small classroom, 3 to 5 p.m. See description on page 5a-9a.

Baby Basics class (1 of 4)72nd MDG, Heritage Hall, 6 to 8 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 4ATinker Wellness Center,

Advocacy small classroom, 3 to 5 p.m. See description on page 5a-9a.


FIT Basic Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Friday, Aug. 19CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Building a Healthy CoreBldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF-83A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Monday, Aug. 22CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Tobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Memory LossBldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH-78A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Aug. 23CommunityCholesterol and Glucose Screening Bldg. 3001 422 SCMS Staff Room (1AE1-91A), 7:30 a.m. See description on page 5a-9a.

PREP class (3 of 4)72 MDG, Family Advocacy small classroom, 3 to 5 p.m. See description on page 5a-9a.


MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 5ATinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Aug. 24CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Health and HappinessBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Baby Basics class (4 of 4)72 MDG, Heritage Hall, 6 to 8 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Better Body. Better Life. Series 5BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT Basic Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Thursday, Aug. 25CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsSee description on page 5a-9a.Cholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 1 Door 6, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Rhythm Kids/Play GroupBalfour Beatty Community Center, 10 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

The Importance of Sleep Bldg. 201SE Room 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

PREP class (4 of 4)72nd MDG, Family Advocacy small classroom, 3 to 5 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.



Friday, Aug. 26CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Simple Strategies to Manage StressBldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AF-83A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Monday, Aug. 29CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Tobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Immunizations and Vaccinations Bldg. 3001 564 AMXS Small C/R (2Y-48 C2), 11 a.m. to See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Aug. 30CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 9001 D69 C/R, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 5ATinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center,

Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Aug. 17CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Cholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 QA C/R 2U77, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Pregnancy Resource BriefingLakesha Levy Conference Room, Bldg. 1094, 9:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Personal Goal Setting Bldg. 3001 AMXS Small C/R (2Y-48 C2), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. See description on page 5a-9a.


MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 4Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Better Body. Better Life. Series 4BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Thursday, Aug. 18CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsSee description on page 5a-9a.Cholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 1083 Room 201, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Story Time/Play GroupBalfour Beatty Community Center, 10 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

PREP class (2 of 4)72nd MDG, Family See more events page 3b.

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Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Aug. 31CommunityCholesterol and Glucose ScreeningBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 7 to 11 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Personal Goal Setting Bldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH-78A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Immunizations and VaccinationsBldg. 3001 LH Office (073), 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Better Body. Better Life.

Series 5BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 p.m. 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Thursday, Sept. 1CommunityTobacco Cessation

Individual ConsultsSee description on page 5a-9a.

MissionFIT - Health & Human

Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Sept. 6MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 5ATinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Sept. 7CommunityPregnancy Resource BriefingLakesha Levy Conference Room, Bldg. 1094, 9:30 a.m. See description on page 5a-9a.


Better Body. Better Life. Series 5BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Thursday, Sept. 8CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsSee description on page 5a-9a.

MissionFIT Basic Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Friday, Sept. 9CommunityDiabetes Support Group MeetingTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Monday, Sept. 12CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Sept. 13MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 5ATinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

See more events page 4b.


UNITED REMEMBER DEFEND

Tinker 9/11 Memorial 5K Run & 2K Ruck/Walk

9 September 2016 @ 7am

Free Registration: www.tinker911.eventbrite.com Sponsored by Your Tinker Center of Religious Excellence


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FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Sept. 14MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Better Body. Better Life. Series 5BTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.





Friday, Sept. 16MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

Monday, Sept. 19CommunityTobacco Cessation Individual ConsultsTinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Tuesday, Sept. 20MissionBetter Body. Better Life. Series 5ATinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.FIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Wednesday, Sept. 21CommunityPregnancy Resource BriefingLakesha Levy Conference Room, Bldg. 1094, 9:30 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.

MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.Better Body. Better Life. Series 5BTinker Wellness Center,

Bldg. 5922, 1 to 2 p.m.See description on page 5a-9a.





Friday, Sept. 23MissionFIT - Health & Human Performance Series 5Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922, 7 to 8 a.m.See description on page 5a-9a.


Leaders break ground on KC-46A Tanker Sustainment Campus · the land acquisition. Roy Williams, chamber president and CEO, said acquiring the KC-46 depot mission and the land was

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