FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Tinker Air Force Base is a major U.S. Air Force base located in Oklahoma City, near the suburb of Midwest City, Oklahoma. Tinker is the home of the Air Force Materiel Command Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) (FHZ) which is the worldwide manager for a wide range of aircraft, engines, missiles, software and avionics and accessories components. The host unit at Tinker is the 72d Air Base Wing (72 ABW) which provides services and support for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center and its tenant organizations.

General Clarence L. Tinker (1887-1942) was an airman of Osage Indian ancestry who lost his life during World War II while on a combat mission during the Japanese attack on Midway Island in the Pacific, June 7, 1942. Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is named in his honor.

In the fall of 1906, Tinker enrolled at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. Upon graduating from Wentworth in 1908 Tinker was commissioned a third lieutenant in the Philippine Constabulary.

He received his commission as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army infantry in March 1912. After infantry training, Tinker joined the Twenty-fifth Infantry Division at Fort George Wright in Spokane, Washington. During World War I, Tinker served in the Southwestern United States and California, and was promoted to Major.

In 1919, Tinker began flying lessons. Shortly thereafter, he transferred to the Army Air Corps, and on July 1, 1922, he was assigned to flight duty. In 1927, he was named Commandant of the Air Corps Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field, Texas. Tinker commanded various pursuit and bombardment units during the 1930's. He was steadily promoted, and on October 1, 1940, became a brigadier general.

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Tinker was named Commander of the Air Forces in Hawaii to reorganize the air defenses of the islands. In January 1942, he was promoted to Major General, the First American Indian in U.S. Army history to attain that rank.

In June 1942, the Japanese began their assault of Midway Island. In the midst of the Battle of Midway, on June 7, General Tinker decided personally to lead a force of early model B-24s against the retreating Japanese naval forces. Near Midway Island his plane was seen to go out of control and plunge into the sea. General Tinker and eight crewmen perished. His body was never recovered.

Tinker Air Force Base has more than 26,000 military and civilian employees and is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma. The installation covers 5,033 acres and has 760 buildings with a building floor space of over 15,200,000 square feet.

The 72nd Air Base Wing provides base installation and support services for the OC-ALC and 45 associate units assigned to six major commands, including the largest flying wing in Air Combat Command, the Navy's Strategic Communications Wing One and several defense agencies. More than 1,600 military personnel and 1,500 contractors work within the 72nd Air Base Wing.

Read More About Tinker Air Force Base Here!

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[tomkow6]

 

Good Morning, EVERYBODY!

There's a strange, glowing orb in the sky today.....not quite sure just what it is.

[HiJinx]

Morning, Tom.
Lucky, you. I don’t see it...

Gotta head out, see everyone later!

[ConorMacNessa]

Made it in on time - my usual train ran on time, unlike yesterday. Have a good one, Jinxy!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

I like the graphic, Kathy!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

~ Today...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.

~ Tonight...Showers. Scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph...Becoming northwest after midnight.
Chance of rain 90 percent.

Whew! After the exciting news of yesterday, I feel kind of deflated.
Like...whatz next?

I just wished that they'd posted photos as they did with Madman Hussein and sons.

But maybe after the firefight he was only good for fish food...
and not for public viewing?

Today is going to be a little warmer than yesterday...
although yesterday got pretty warm...
with more rain on the way.

Still need to finish reports that didn't get done yesterday, so...
I'll be in and out of the Canteen most of the day.

Time to make my rounds and then back to work.
But, you stay right where you are.
Don't touch that dial. And, remember – I’ll be watching!

The FR Canteen is OPEN

Come on in
sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee,
pancakes,
conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.

[ConorMacNessa]

It is God's work thou art doing, Lady Ms. B.!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Tuesday morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[beachn4fun]

LOL

I’m here Jinxie.

What are you doing here so early?

[beachn4fun]

R I P
“Carl Raymond Whittemore, Jr, USMC, Korea Veteran, MIAP, 3 May 11

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))

HAPPY TUESDAY TO YOU.

How are you this iffy Tuesday?

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Tomkow6.

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach.

How's it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
50º here this morning, and it's long sleeve weather.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and ((HUGS)) EG. All is okey-dokey, I guess. I’m a little tired this morning and my mind is slower than FR sometimes. LOL

How goes it out your way? Howz the kitchen coming along?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

Garsh, we’re hotter here than you are.

But am looking forward to a little cooler weather in the next day or so. But, please don’t rain on Sunday!

Whatz up with you this morning?

[ConorMacNessa]

I'm doing well, thanks! How are you doing?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[E.G.C.]

Coming along OK. They took the floor out. I have a dentist appointment in about an hour but when I came back and they resume the work. They’re going to start putting in some new plugs.

[luvie]

Just popping in to say...
....whooooooo wants to be up this early!
Anyhoooo, you Early Birds have a Terrific Tuuuuuusday!
((((hugs))))

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! It’s going well. About to have to start getting
ready for work.

Hope you and Bo have a great day! (((hugs)))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))) to you.

I like the cooler temps, but we missed out on rain.