FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma ~ 18 JUNE 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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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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[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). We’ve had showers since early this morning.

[MEG33]

So cute..Guess we must be happy that somebody in Texas is getting that needed rain.

[luvie]

Yay for rain for you! Enjoy it! I know it will make your yard happy! :)

[luvie]

I am happy when anyone gets rain! I hope you do...it seems to be headed your way! :)

[Arrowhead1952]

I wanted to mow the back yard today, but it is too wet now. May have to wait until later to go walking too.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Meg ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Howdy dangerous duck ((HUGS))

thanks for stopping in for the Air Force Bump!

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

I want my computer to just work, always, without issue. Is that too much to ask? LOL!

Good morning Ma ((HUGS))
I had to laugh when I saw the above.
My husband feels the same way.
I do too but am constantly reminded of reality ;)

[beachn4fun]

I FOUND IT! In the 3rd drawer of 4 in her dresser.....with her nightgown. She has no clue why it might be there.

LOL. This is similar to what my mother said about her elderly aunt living in NC. She claims her purse was stolen. My mother said it's probably in her closet on the hanger where she hung the last dress she wore, like the last two times.

[HiJinx]

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Don’t know how many times I’ve had that drilled into me. Maybe, hopefully, when the time comes to start forgetting where I put things like keys and checkbooks, that habit will finally be a good one...

[beachn4fun]

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Don’t know how many times I’ve had that drilled into me. Maybe, hopefully, when the time comes to start forgetting where I put things like keys and checkbooks, that habit will finally be a good one...

Good morning, Jinxie. ((HUGS))
Good luck on that.
Don't think that will help for when we walk into a room and say, "What was I going to do?" LOL

[HiJinx]

No, it doesn’t!
It’s going great here, things are well with you?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies.

Very busy morning this morning. Did some lawnmowing this morning. My lawnmower ran into a post an bent a blade so I had to go up to Duncan to get a new blade at the mower repair shop.

Was able to finish my job mowing the lawn. Rather hectic morning this morning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good aftrnoon, beachy...((HUGS))...we are having a heat wave here, and SWARMS of mosquitoes.
Venturing outside just to set or move the sprinklers causes multiple bites.
The sunny weather is nice, but enough already. LOL! Low 70s and sun is just right.

Have a great evening.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Beachy!

*HUGS*

How are you doing this afternoon? Light rain in Central Maryland now.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this afternoon!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Arrowhead1952]

Had to mow during the heat of the day, but got it done.