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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 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown...

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2021/08/20

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. visited Tinker Air Force Base August 9-10. During the visit, Brown met with Tinker AFB senior leaders to discuss the installation mission. Gen. Brown was also able to tour Tinker AFB facilities, including the Air Force Sustainment Center, the Oklahoma Air Logistics Complex and the 552nd Air Control Wing. Mrs. Sharene Brown, Spouse of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., also visited Tinker, where she was able to meet with Air

Tinker Talks - AFSC commander set to retire

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2021/08/17

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss his Air Force career and his time as the leader of the AFSC.

Tinker Talks: AFSC commander set to retire

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2021/08/13

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss his Air Force career and his time as the leader of the AFSC.

Tinker Talks: Character matters

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2021/08/04

Air Force Materiel Command’s Connect program is an initiative to focus on building relationships. We invited Wakita Oliver, a master resiliency facilitator with the 72nd Force Support Squadron, to join us on this episode of Tinker Talks to discuss the topic of Character. Oliver teaches Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, or PACE, classes that concentrate on people leading themselves or others and on professional development. She said many of those classes encompass character as a

Tinker Talks - Navy Wing on an Air Force Base, key to...

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2021/05/14

Hello and welcome to Tinker Talks. This episode we talk to the Navy's Strategic Communications Wing ONE commander, CAPT. Cedrick Jessup. While we don't get into the mission very much due to it's sensitive nature, we do get to hear from the commodore about a host of other topics to include what it's like being a Navy commodore on an Air Force base. This is a great total force episode and CAPT. Jessup has a great story of how he found his way here. Follow our total force partners on Facebook

Tinker Talks - Assisting our Airmen by giving to the...

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2021/04/23

Welcome to another episode of Tinker Talks. This episode we are talking about the Air Force Assistance Fund. Hardships happen to everyone and often times when it's least expected. The AFAF is a fund designed to directly give back to our Airmen. The fund raising drive is almost finished, but anyone can donate and give back year round. Information on how to donate through the website and text message will be found on Tinker's website: www.tinker.af.mil and also on the Facebook page -

Tinker Talks - Child Abuse Awareness Month

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2021/04/12

Welcome to Tinker Talks. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and on this episode we sit down with former guest, Ali Kern of the 72nd Medical Group Family Advocacy Office. She breaks down statistics on various forms of child abuse and gives valuable signs of what to look for and how to help. Please share the word on this podcast. This is a very important topic that deserves wide attention. It's packed with valuable information and resources and is sure to keep you listening until the very

Tinker Talks - 507th Air Refueling Wing Commander...

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2021/03/03

Welcome to another episode of Tinker Talks. This episode features the commander of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Michael Parks. He is an active duty colonel commanding an operational reserve wing. Col. Parks talks about his career and how he came to be the commander of Oklahoma's largest flying wing. He also highlights what a Citizen Airman is and how they manage dual roles - citizen and Air Force Reservist. We also dive into the importance the reserve mission is to the Total Force.

Tinker Talks - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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2021/02/10

On this episode of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Ali Kern, Family Advocacy intervention specialist, to discuss Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Every February, young people and their loved ones join together to bring awareness about the issues related to teen dating violence. The month-long campaign focuses on education to end the abuse before it starts. Teens who experience dating abuse are subject to long term consequences like alcoholism, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and violent

Tinker Talks - A Conversation With a COVID-19 survivor

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2020/12/01

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tinker Talks. This is a special episode as we turn the microphone over to Tinker Air Force Base Installation Commander, Col. Paul Filcek to have a conversation with a COVID-19 survivor. Mr. Anthony Baumann, Director of the Air Force Sustainment Center Contract Directorate. Mr. Baumann shares the details of his battle with this disease, to include a 10-day stint in the hospital. He was a perfectly healthy person who worked out five days-a-week and talks

Tinker Talks - Cancer Survivor shares his story and...

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2020/11/20

Welcome to Tinker Talks. He went in to see the doctor about a shoulder pain that was not going away and it turned into a life saving trip and a valuable lesson of men's health. November is Men's Health Awareness Month. We sit down and have a conversation with Ken Lafayette, a cancer survivor. He talks about how he found out, treatments and survival. He also tells us about the impact this had on his family. During his visit to the doctor at the 72nd Medical Group the Capt. that did his

Tinker Talks - 552 Command Chief Shares Personal...

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2020/11/05

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tinker Talks. This month we sit down with the 552nd Air Control Wing Command Chief, Kenny Mott to discuss violence prevention. Chief Mott shares a childhood experience dealing with violence in the home, how he overcame it and some valuable resources that helped guide him through those difficult days. Chief Mott opens up about this personal experience and resources available as a proactive approach to improving lives and raising awareness to those

Tinker Talks - Suicide Prevention Month

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2020/09/29

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we discuss Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which takes place every September. Last year the Air Force had a resilience tactical pause to focus on rising suicide rates in the Air Force. Capt. Andrea Krunnfusz, the director of Psychological Health for the 72nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, joins us to talk about programs and resources available to Airmen in order for them to seek help if needed. She also discusses the importance of coming forward if

Tinker Talks - Leading through a pandemic

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2020/06/25

On this episode of Tinker Talks we sit down with four senior leaders to talk about leading through a pandemic, specifically COVID-19. 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 thoughts, processes and conversations early in the pandemic and how the leadership team at Tinker

Tinker Talks - Chief of Staff of the Air Force...

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2020/06/09

Welcome to Tinker Talks. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein visited Tinker to see firsthand how the Air Force Sustainment Center is successfully performing depot operations during COVID-19. We also discussed diversity and inclusion in today's Air Force. The general was candid in his comments about where the Air Force stands and what the plan is moving forward. Links to General Goldfein's commentary, his Facebook Live town hall with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth

Tinker Talks - Logistics remains vital during the...

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2020/06/02

Welcome to Tinker Talks. This episode we talk about something that is vitally important, not just to Tinker Air Force Base but to every organization, logistics. Joining us on this episode is Brent Burgess, the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron director. He's here to talk about how vital this organization is to Tinker and what they have been able to accomplish during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please make sure to subscribe and rate Tinker Talks. It helps us get the word out about all the great things

Tinker Talks - Financial assistance to those impacted...

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2020/05/19

Welcome to another episode of Tinker Talks. We continue our discussion of impacts due to the Corona Virus, specifically financial impacts and some assistance to those who have suffered due to the COVID-19 virus. With millions of Americans out of work, the financial impact has the potential to reach our DoD active duty and civilian personnel. In our first remote recording we sit down with Gia Easley from the 72 Force Support Squadron to talk about assistance if needed and to give some education

Tinker Talks - COVID-19; talking with your children...

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2020/03/30

On this edition of Tinker Talks we talk discuss ways to communicate Coronavirus to your kids. What to say and do and how to keep them stress-free during these difficult times. We also discuss how to cope with anxiety and stress during this time. As this pandemic spreads the effects will likely take a toll on some. We will discuss ways that we can identify and help those in need. Today's discussion is with Capt. Andrea Krunnfusz Mental Health Element Chief, and Clinical Psychologist and Capt

Tinker Talks - Coronavirus update with the 72 Medical...

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2020/03/28

This edition of Tinker Talks focuses on COVID-19 updates and helpful information from our the Tinker Air Force Base 72 Medical Group. Joining us today are 72 MDG Commander, Col. Jennifer Trinkle, Public Health Emergency Officer, Col. Cindy Graessle, and Public Health Commander, Maj. Trinette Flowers-Torres. They give us some great information about the Coronavirus and Tinker's current status, with regards to health and operations. They also re emphasize the proper procedures and CDC guidelines

Tinker Talks - Coronavirus update with the 72 Medical...

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2020/03/27

This edition of Tinker Talks focuses on COVID-19 updates and helpful information from our the Tinker Air Force Base 72 Medical Group. Joining us today are 72 MDG Commander, Col. Jennifer Trinkle, Public Health Emergency Officer, Lt. Col. Cindy Graessle, and Public Health Commander, Maj. Trinette Flowers-Torres. They give us some great information about the Coronavirus and Tinker's current status, with regards to health and operations. They also re emphasize the proper procedures and CDC

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