• Tinker Fire demonstrates dangers of deep-frying turkey

    Tis the season for delicious feasts! Throughout the years, deep-fried turkey has become a popular choice for its crispy skin and juicy meat. While the cooking method can bring delicious results, it can also lead to disaster. Attempting to deep-fry a frozen or partially frozen turkey can lead to

  • Tinker retires phone system dating back over 40 years

    A decommissioning ceremony was held to officially retire the legacy phone system at here. The ceremony was held Oct. 4, 2024, where Col. Abby Ruscetta, Tinker Installation and 72nd Air Base Wing commander, pulled the fuses on the Class 5 Electronic Switching System, better known as 5ESS, officially

  • Training shoot house opens for elite new Tinker AFB emergency response team

    Members of an elite new response team at Tinker Air Force Base have added another tool to help Defenders prepare for high-risk emergencies.A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 23 to officially open a training shoot house belonging to the 72nd Security Forces Squadron. The goal of the facility is