Aug. 14, 2020 72nd MDG COVID-19 clinic receives upgrades With the onset of coronavirus in March, the 72nd Medical Group clinic operations at Tinker Air Force Base were significantly diminished in order to protect both its patients and staff, now as much as possible, operations are returning to normal. The response to the pandemic has progressed and what
Aug. 12, 2020 AFSC Commander visits 72nd MDG Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, center, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, AFSC command chief, visited the 72nd Medical Group's (MDG) clinic at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 5, 2020. The visit allowed Kirkland and Flosi to gain a better understanding of how
Aug. 3, 2020 Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast In this episode of An Air Force Podcast, we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 14, 2020 Arnold AFB to hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing Arnold Air Force Base will be hosting drive-thru Covid-19 testing with the TN Department of Health and the TN National Guard.
July 7, 2020 Urgent Acquisition Effort Provides Safe COVID-19 Patient Transport in 95 Days The Air Force, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command have a new capability to bring large numbers of COVID-19 patients home via airlift without putting associated flight crews at risk — and the solution arrived quicker than expected.
June 26, 2020 Tinker Talks: Leading through a pandemic Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Brig. Gen. Chris Hill, 448th Supply Chain Management Wing Director Dennis D’Angelo and 72nd Air Base Wing and Installation Commander Col. Paul Filcek share their thoughts, processes and
June 16, 2020 75th Medical Group runs drive-thru COVID-19 testing for deployers The 75th Medical Group at Hill Air Force Base recently established a special COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing line for Airmen with the 421st Fighter Squadron to get them out the door healthy and safe for a deployment.
June 10, 2020 Tinker transitions to HPCON Bravo Tinker Air Force Base is now back down to Health Protection Condition Bravo. After assessing the current environment within the state of Oklahoma and the local area, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker Installation Commander Col. Paul Filcek made the decision to transition the installation to HPCON Bravo
June 10, 2020 Tinker Frontlines: Meet Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron serves as a vehicle search area member at the Truck Gate.Originally from St. George, Utah, Bogenhagen has been in the Air Force for about two years.Off-duty, he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs and likes playing