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Tinker Talks

A podcast dedicated to the latest events and happenings on one of the largest Air Force bases, “Tinker Talks” features various perspectives from the 5,600-acre installation. Captured by the 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, this podcast shares stories, updates and insights on Tinker Air Force Base.

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Tinker Talks - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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2022/09/16

On this episode of Tinker Talks we talk about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. What to look for, how to help weapons safety and more. This is a very important topic and this episode has a lot of valuable information and resources. Make sure to download our AF Connect App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @TinkerAirForceBase and on Twitter @Team_Tinker. Until next time, take care of one another and stay safe.

Tinker Talks - Commander of Air Force Materiel...

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2022/09/09

Welcome to this edition of Tinker Talks. General Duke Richardson, the Air Force Materiel Command, commander sits down with us during his immersion of Tinker Air Force Base to talk about a host of topics. Please remember to check out our socials: Facebook and Instagram - @TinkerAirForceBase Twitter - @Team_Tinker Website - www.tinker.af.mil

Tinker Talks: Mentoring and Coaching with the...

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2022/06/08

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sat down with the Tinker Installation Commander, Col. G. Hall Sebren, Jr. He spoke about the importance of mentoring, the difference between coaching and mentoring, what makes a good mentor, and recognizing when a mentee should seek out others to mentor. Be sure to listen and to check out the commander's upcoming second commentary focusing on Air Force Chief of Staff CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Orders.

Tinker Talks: Support Systems for Spouses

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2022/06/03

On this edition of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Meagan Sebren, honorary president and top advisor of the Tinker Spouses Club, along with Tiffany Kalen, vice president of the Tinker Spouses Club. They spoke about support systems for spouses, such as the Spouses Club and Key Spouses, as well as the Airman's Attic and Thrift Shop on base. *The mention of private organizations does not express endorsement of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.

Tinker Talks: OC-ALC mission with Commander Maj. Gen....

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2022/04/26

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff King recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss the OC-ALC mission, its innovative workforce and what the complex is doing to remain cutting edge to support the warfighters’ requirements while outpacing adversaries in sustainment. This is the second part of conversation with the general.

Tinker Talks: OC-ALC commander talks career, mission...

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2022/04/22

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff King recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss his career, the OC-ALC mission and the innovative workforce. This is part two of a two-part conversation with the general.

Tinker Talks - Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing...

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2022/04/20

On April 19, 1995, Ondré King was at work in the YMCA building in downtown Oklahoma City. Her one-year-old daughter, Rukiya, was in the nearby daycare. At 9:02 a.m., their lives changed as a bomb exploded, killing 168 people and wounding hundreds more. In this episode of Tinker Talks, Senior Airman Rukiya Turner, now a paralegal in the office of the 72nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate, and her mom sit down with us to talk about that day and how it affected their lives.

Tinker Talks: B-52 70th Anniversary

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2022/04/15

In this episode of Tinker Talks we sit down with Col. Louis Ruscetta, senior materiel leader with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Bomber Directorate, and we talk about the modernization efforts of the B-52 Stratofortress.

Tinker Talks - Red Flag 22-1

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2022/02/22

In this episode of Tinker Talks, 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama sits down with Maj. Jason Bond of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron and Flight Lt. Simon Bracewell, an exchange officer from the Royal Air Force serving in the 552nd Operations Support Squadron, during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Tinker Talks: Is it important to have a mentor when...

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2022/02/04

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Master Sgts. Daniel MacPherson and Kim Van Wormer, career assistance advisors from the Team Tinker Professional Development Center, and Airman 1st Class Lovely Mouton from the 72nd Force Support Squadron to talk about the importance of having a mentor, especially when it comes to retraining. This episode is full of valuable information Airmen need to know when they’re thinking of retraining. Please don’t forget to stay up-to-date with Tinker news

Tinker Talks: OC-ALC commander talks career, mission...

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2022/01/26

Tinker Talks - What is the Employee Enhancement Program?

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2022/01/14

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we discuss the Employee Enhancement Program with program manager, Wakita Oliver, and recent graduate, Josh Butler. This episode is full of valuable information on the program and how to self-nominate when the data call window opens. EEP is not just a program for someone wanting to be a supervisor, Oliver says. “I try to give you the opportunities to have conversations with people [in various areas],” she added. “Mostly the program helps people see how they

Tinker Talks: Finding hope

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2021/12/03

Air Force Materiel Command’s Connect program is an initiative to focus on building relationships. This month, we invited Chaplain (Maj.) Chris Reeder from the Tinker Chapel to join us on this episode of Tinker Talks to discuss the topic of Hope. The purpose of AFMC Connect is to help units invest in their collective success by providing the time, tools, and resources to enhance personal and professional performance. AFMC Connect allows leaders at every level to have active and sustained engagement

Tinker Talks: Program offers Tinker troops a home...

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2021/11/19

What began out of a tragedy has turned into a triumph for the young military members stationed at Tinker Air Force Base. Pam Kloiber, executive director and co-founder of the Team Tinker Home Away From Home program, recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss the program that pairs young service members with civilian host families to help alleviate the anxiety of being alone and far from home, often for the first time. On an icy Christmas Eve in 2011, two Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing

Tinker Talks: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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2021/10/26

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sit down with the Misty Feller, Tinker’s new domestic abuse victim advocate to discuss domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Domestic abuse does not discriminate,” Feller said. “People of any age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, education level and economic status can be a victim, or perpetrator, of domestic abuse.” If you are a victim of domestic abuse, call the Family Advocacy 24-hour hotline at 405-256-2825.

Tinker Talks: Diversity and Inclusion

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2021/10/13

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we discuss diversity and inclusion with Jose Milan, chief of Tinker’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility office. Air Force Materiel Commander Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr. has said he wants AFMC to lead the Air Force in having a diverse and inclusive workforce. That’s where Milan’s DEIA team comes in. This episode is full of valuable information on how to make our workspaces more inclusive. Like General Bunch said, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical

Tinker Talks: How is your outlook?

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2021/10/01

Air Force Materiel Command’s Connect program is an initiative to focus on building relationships. We invited Jae Grinston from the Diversity & Inclusion Office and Wakita Oliver from the 72nd Force Support Squadron to join us on this episode of Tinker Talks to discuss the topic of Outlook. The purpose of AFMC Connect is to help units invest in their collective success by providing the time, tools, and resources to enhance personal and professional performance. AFMC Connect allows leaders at every

Tinker Talks - Installation Commander outlines...

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2021/09/17

In this episode of Tinker Talks, host April McDonald sits down with the 72nd Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, Col. G. Hall Sebren Jr. Col. Sebren took command just a few short months ago, but has hit the ground running. He discusses his leadership approach and warrior mindset as well as top priorities. Remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us feedback! And, how about a rating? Let us know how we're doing. Check out our social media sites: Tinker Air Force Base on Facebook

Tinker Talks - Former and current 552 Air Control...

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2021/09/09

Former 552nd Air Control Wing commander, retired Brigadier General Ben Robinson and current 552nd ACW Commander Col. Keven Coyle were both stationed in the 552nd and working the morning of September 11, 2001. The two joined us on this episode to reflect on the events that unfolded that morning, one from the commander's role and the other from a young lieutenant serving as the resource advisor. Listen to the former and current commanders talk about leadership from their perspective roles and the

Tinker Talks - COMACC discusses mission importance of...

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2021/09/03

Gen. Mark D. Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command visited Tinker Air Force Base for a second time recently. This time around we had a chance to sit down with the General for a discussion on the 552 Air Control Wing, the critical missions performed by the men and women of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and more.

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