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Tinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Thunderbird Pilot #5The roar of jet engines, the crack of precision maneuvers, and the spirit of American airpower are all taking center stage at the 2025 Tinker Air Show—and this week’s episode of the Tinker Talks Podcast is soaring right alongside it.
From the flightline, host Mark Hybers welcomes a special guest: Thunderbird #5, the iconic “upside-down” pilot from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds team. The conversation dives into the pilot’s inspiring journey from watching jets roar over Arlington National Cemetery as a child to flying F-16s in one of the world’s most elite aerial demonstration teams.
Listeners get an insid...2025-06-2814 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: A Farewell Conversation with Brig. Gen. Brian MooreIn the latest episode of the Tinker Talks podcast, host Mark Hybers sits down for a powerful and reflective conversation with Brig. Gen. Brian Moore, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) Commander, as he prepares to transition from his role.
This isn’t just a farewell—it’s a deep dive into two years of innovation, transformation, and leadership behind the scenes at the OC-ALC. From standing up a future-focused “Digital Depot” to preparing the workforce for 2050’s sustainment demands, Moore discusses the sweeping changes and enduring challenges of leading one of the Air Force’s most complex and vital logistics comp...2025-06-2333 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Civil Air PatrolIn the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Clayton Cummins sits down with Col. David McCollum. the Commander of the Civil Air Patrol Oklahoma Wing, McCollum, discusses how he and his team of volunteer members support the Sooner state.2025-06-0235 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Col. Janet Eberle, 72nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge AdvocateThe latest episode of the Tinker Talks podcast dives into the critical world of military law with Col. Janet Eberle, the Staff Judge Advocate for the 72nd Air Base Wing. With decades of service in the Air Force and a sharp legal mind, Col. Eberle offers listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how justice and readiness go hand-in-hand on base and beyond.
Eberle discusses her career in the Air Force and shares how the legal profession plays a vital role in maintaining good order and discipline across the force. She also breaks down what happens when an Airman is charged...2025-05-0537 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Chief Christopher Gradel, 72nd Air Base Wing Command ChiefChief Christopher Gradel, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 72nd Air Base Wing, is the latest guest on the Tinker Talks Podcast.
The Texas native has the important task of leading and mentoring all of the enlisted Airmen in the Airbase Wing. Gradel’s job is a balancing act of gruff, no-nonsense chief, to a softer approach of listening and providing sage guidance. But the most important task is to lay out his priorities, instill a warrior ethos and prepare his Airmen for whatever challenges they may face.
It won’t take long for you, the listener, to understand why Chie...2025-04-2950 min
Refuel RadioRefuel Radio: Airmen of the YearOn the seventh edition of Refuel Radio, the official podcast of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Ryan Brader, 507th ARW deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief sit down with two outstanding Airmen: Senior Airman Ivory White from the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron, the 507th ARW Airman of the Year, and Senior Airman Patrick Carlin from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, the 507th Operations Group Airman of the Year.
Together, they dive into key topics like mentorship, the balance between their personal journeys and the mission as civilian Airmen, and the moments that have...2025-04-2845 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Chaplain Andrew PeckChapels on Air Force bases across the globe play a pivotal role in the spiritual health and readiness of Airmen and their families.
The Tinker Chapel serves as a place of worship for service members and their families, providing a space to worship and receive spiritual support from chaplains, catering to a diverse range of faiths and denominations across the military, all while upholding the constitutional right to freedom of religion; essentially acting as a spiritual center for the Air Force community.
In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Peck discusses his new role as...2024-12-2041 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: 507th Air Refueling WingOn this edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, we’re joined by the leadership team for Tinker’s own 507th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Matthew Ghormley, 507th ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Darren Wiseman, 507th ARW command chief.
They spoke about the 507th’s mission, vision, priorities, and what it means to be an Okie.
The 507th will soon launch their own podcast, be sure to visit their social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to cast your vote for the future name. Voting closes Nov. 8, 2024.
The 507th Air Refueling Wing is the largest Air Force Reserve Command flying unit in the...2024-10-2959 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Col. Jeffrey Anderson, OC-ALC Deputy CommanderThe deputy commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), Col. Jeffrey Anderson, is a guest on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast. Anderson discusses everything from using Art of the Possible to improve processes and drive production to Produce to Promise, producing what is promised to the warfighter on time and on cost.2024-09-1633 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Caribbean Heritage MonthOn this episode of Tinker Talks, we’re discussing National Caribbean American Month 2024, recognized throughout the month of June. National Caribbean American Heritage Month has been designated by Presidential Proclamation since 2006.
The month honors the rich culture and heritage of Caribbean American people and recognizes their significant contributions to the United States of America.
We spoke with Nicola Maye-Leith, 72nd Air Base Wing’s director of integrated prevention about National Caribbean American Month, its significance, the contributions of Caribbean Americans, and cultural diversity.2024-06-1414 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: PTSD Awareness MonthJune is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month and we’re talking about it on this episode of Tinker Talks. PTSD Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading awareness to PTSD and to encourage those struggling with symptoms of PTSD to seek treatment.
PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event. People who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, or physical or sexual assault may develop.
In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Maj. Carla Turrentine, 72nd Medical Group, mental he...2024-06-1421 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Lt. Col. Matt Stillman, 72nd Security Forces SquadronThe mission of Air Force defenders, also known as Security Forces, involves much more than just checking ID cards at base entry gates.
The 72 Security Forces Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base carries a wide range of responsibilities from defending the base, conducting installation law enforcement, handling combat arms and military working dogs. These defenders deploy globally to secure Department of the Air Force, joint service, coalition forces and their bases and assets under their protection.
To recognize and thank our defenders, Team Tinker will take part in National Police Week designated as May 10-17.
Several events are scheduled to...2024-05-1614 min
The Modeling Insanity PodcastEpisode 14 - On the Road to AMPS Nats...Send us a textEpisode 14 "On the Road to AMPS Nats... “ As you are listening, the guys should all be converging on South Bend! John Charvat gets us even more hyped up for NATS! We discuss his history with AMPS, the past shows and most importantly, this year’s show! The guys also discuss their new purchases and projects on their benches. This did get recorded a few weeks back, so you may already have seen some of these builds shared as completed by now; Riv also comes at Frankie D about his choice of apparel, while trying to...2024-04-091h 52Tinker TalksTinker Talks - 552 Air Control Wing Commander Talks people, the importance of the E-3Col. Kenneth Voigt, Commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing (ACW), joins us on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast.
Voigt assumed command of the 552 ACW in June 2023 and is no stranger to the wing, as 23 years ago he came to the 552 ACW as a 2nd Lieutenant air weapons officer and more recently served as the commander of the 552nd Air Control Group.
In this podcast, hosted by Mark Hybers, Voigt discusses the significance of the 552 ACW to the overall Department of Defense mission, the E-3’s replacement and why in the day in age of technology, that pe...2024-02-2629 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Brig. Gen. Brian R. Moore, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commanderBrig. Gen. Brian Moore, commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, joins Mark Hybers, 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs, for the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast.
The Tinker Talks Podcast is 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.
Moore began his career in the United States Air Force in the mid-90s. He has held positions at the wing, major command, air staff and joint staff levels, to include squadron, group, and wing...2023-12-2141 minTinker TalksTinker Talks Podcast: Col. Abby Ruscetta and Chief Sipos, 72nd ABW LeadershipCol. Abby Ruscetta, the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander, and CMSgt. Jeffery Sipos, the Command Chief of the 72nd Air Base Wing, are guests on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast.
The Tinker Talks Podcast, hosted by Mark Hybers, is 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.
Ruscetta is no stranger to Oklahoma, being assigned to Tinker Air Force Base since July 2018 at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex before becoming Commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing in July...2023-12-1432 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Silver Star Recipient, Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame Inductee, William "Pete" PiazzaTinker Talks celebrates veterans this year with a podcast honoring the service of Pete Piazza.
Piazza served three tours in Vietnam. During his second tour, then-Staff Sgt. Piazza was NCO in Charge of the 3rd Security Police Squadron’s “C” Flight Security Resupply Team at Bien Hoa Air Base, near Saigon.
North Vietnamese forces launched a rocket and ground attack Jan. 31, 1968, as part of the Tet Offensive. Piazza drove through machine gun and sniper fire to resupply the defenders who were quickly running out of ammunition.
After the officer-in-charge was killed, Piazza assumed command and rallied with his troops in a show...2023-11-091h 20Tinker TalksTinker Talks - CMSAF JoAnne Bass and CMSgt. John AlsvigCMSAF JoAnne Bass, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and CMSgt. John Alsvig, Air Force First Sergeant Special Duty Manager join us to discuss their recent visit to Tinker. CMSAF Bass discusses the incredibly diverse Team Tinker missions, the Force of the Future and her visit to speak to a JROTC group from Edmond Schools. CMSgt. Alsvig speaks highly of Tinker's First Sergeants and leadership here as well as the incredible ability of today's Airmen to focus on multiple tasks at a time and so much more.
This episode is packed with high energy and information and one...2023-10-1619 min
Breakfast Bites - the FIJI & PACIFIC SPORTS NEWS Podcast - a TEIVOVO Digital Podcast16-09-2023 Breakfast Bites - the FIJI & PACIFIC SPORTS NEWS Podcast S06E71 #TeivovoSports #TeivovoDigital #TeivovoRugbyBula, Ma’lelei, Talofa and Welcome to Season 06 Episode 71 of Breakfast Bites, by TeivovoSports.com – a wrap of Pasifika people’s sports news, on a bright and sunny Saturday morning 16 September 2023. Coming to you with tons of hanisi from the 180th meridian in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And at the Rugby World Cup 2023, one game today New Zealand scored 11 tries to beat Namibia 3-71. Tomorrow at 1AM Samoa vs Chile in Bordeaux, 3:45AM Wales vs Portugal in Nice and 7AM Ireland vs Tonga in Nantes. On Monday at 1AM South Africa vs Romani...2023-09-1606 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - F-35 Demo Team Pilot Maj. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe and F-5 Heritage Pilot Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy WilliamsThis episode of Tinker talks we talk to the F-35 Demonstration Team pilot, Maj. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe as well as F-5 Heritage flight pilot, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy Williams.
We talk careers, comparison of fighter aircraft as well as heritage as they get set to participate in this year's Tinker Airshow.2023-06-3021 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex people, jobs and the futureIn this addition we sit down and talk to the OC-ALC commander, Maj. Gen. Jeff King, OC-ALC Vice Director, Mr. Wayde Loflin and AFGE Local 916 Union President, Mr. Jeremy Ross about the great employees in the complex and the programs put in place to assist with personal and professional growth, job growth, and the work being done now to prepare the complex for future workload and growth.
For more information on careers and all the ways to apply for a career in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, please visit:
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Also make sure to...2023-06-0250 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention MonthThis month we talk to special guest Charlson Gaines, PH.D., and Capt. Gabriel Malasig, the Tinker Air Force Base Deputy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator about sexual assault awareness and prevention as well as empathetic leadership, emotional intelligence, burnout and self-care.
Dr. Gaines spoke to three separate audiences about these topics as part of Tinker's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Dr. Gaines is a retired Air Force veteran. He has authored a book and speaks to various groups including Air Force units.
The views and opinions expressed by Dr. Gaines are his own and do not necessarily reflect the...2023-04-2839 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - A Conversation with a COVID-19 SurvivorThis 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 shares the details of his battle with the disease, to include a 10-day stint in the hospital. He talks about the warning signs he missed.
Please watch and share Mr. Baumann's powerful story. This episode is also offered in audio format. Please check the Tinker Air Force Base Facebook page - @TinkerAirForceBase to find information about listening to the...2023-04-0249 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthOn 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.
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Until next time, take care of one another and stay safe.2022-09-1624 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Commander of Air Force Materiel Command highlights Tinker, Partnerships, PrioritiesWelcome 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.
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Website - www.tinker.af.mil2022-09-0917 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Mentoring and Coaching with the Installation CommanderIn 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.2022-06-0928 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Support Systems for SpousesOn 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.2022-06-0315 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: OC-ALC mission with Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff KingOklahoma 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.2022-04-2632 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: OC-ALC commander talks career, mission and people, Part 2Oklahoma 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.2022-04-2232 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing 27 Years LaterOn 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.2022-04-2026 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: B-52 70th AnniversaryIn 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.2022-04-1535 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Red Flag 22-1In 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.2022-02-2214 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Is it important to have a mentor when thinking of retraining?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.
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Twitter - @Team_Tinker2022-02-0414 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: OC-ALC commander talks career, mission and peopleOklahoma 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 one of a two-part conversation with the general.2022-01-2618 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - What is the Employee Enhancement Program?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 personally tie to the mission, which can help them with their career progression. If I don’t how I tie to...2022-01-1435 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Finding hopeAir 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 with their people.
This is not a “one size fits all” initiative, but rather it provides a standardized messag...2021-12-0320 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Program offers Tinker troops a home away from homeWhat 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 were killed in an automobile accident in Oklahoma City. After a conversation with...2021-11-1950 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Domestic Violence Awareness MonthIn 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 405-256-2825.2021-10-2626 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Diversity and InclusionIn 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 to the success of the command. Please give it a full listen and tell a friend to listen...2021-10-1319 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: How is your outlook?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 level to have active and sustained engagement with their people.
This is not a “one size fits all” initiative, but ra...2021-10-0120 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Installation Commander outlines priorities, talks warrior mindsetIn 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.
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www.tinker.af.mil2021-09-1727 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Former and current 552 Air Control Wing commanders reflect on events and wing's response to the terror attacks on September 11, 2001Former 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 wing's response to the terrorist attacks.
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Check out our social media...2021-09-0948 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - COMACC discusses mission importance of Tinker unitsGen. 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.2021-09-0310 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown and Mrs. Sharene BrownAir 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 Force members across the base to discuss Air Force family life and the...2021-08-2025 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - AFSC commander set to retireLt. 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.2021-08-1711 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: AFSC commander set to retireLt. 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.2021-08-1311 minTinker TalksTinker Talks: Character mattersAir 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 whole.
“Character, for many of us, is about talking straight,” Oliver said. “It’s about having those difficult conversations when we need to have them...2021-08-0439 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Navy Wing on an Air Force Base, key to the total force mission at TinkerHello 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.
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Also remember to subscribe to Tinker Talks...2021-05-1428 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Assisting our Airmen by giving to the Air Force Assistance FundWelcome 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 - @tinkerairforcebase.
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Don't...2021-04-2326 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Child Abuse Awareness MonthWelcome 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 end.
Don't forget to check out Tinker's social media: Facebook and Instagram...2021-04-1237 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - 507th Air Refueling Wing Commander Talks Citizen Airman, Total ForceWelcome 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. Ops tempo has been very high for nearly two decades and the highly skilled Airman...2021-03-0324 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthOn 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 behaviors. Statistics show that 1 in 3 teens will experience some sort of abuse before they reach adulthood. That abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional.
...2021-02-1025 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - A Conversation With a COVID-19 survivorHello 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 about the warning signs he missed and had it not been for five very important people in his...2020-12-0149 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Cancer Survivor shares his story and we Talk Importance of Men's Health AwarenessWelcome 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 examination noticed that his PSA had not been...2020-11-2034 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - 552 Command Chief Shares Personal Experience to Raise Awareness to Violence PreventionHello 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 impacted by domestic violence or abuse.
If you find yourself in a position where abuse is taking place, please reach out...2020-11-0535 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Suicide Prevention MonthIn 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 you’re struggling and how to recognize co-workers who might be struggling with stress and try to get them as...2020-09-2922 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Leading through a pandemicOn 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 has worked through the difficult task of balancing safety of the workforce while continuing our national defense mission.
Several Air Force and Pentagon se...2020-06-2546 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Goldfein talks depot maintenance during COVID, diversity and inclusion and moreWelcome 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 Wright and PACAF Commander Gen. Charles Brown Jr.'s powerful Twitter message -
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https...2020-06-0929 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Logistics remains vital during the pandemicWelcome 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 happening here. Also, please leave us some feedback. We want to know what you think...2020-06-0235 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Financial assistance to those impacted by COVID-19Welcome 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 and information about the Thrift Savings Plan.
Please remember, if you are dealing with financial, physical or...2020-05-1926 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - COVID-19; talking with your children and coping with anxietyOn 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. Adrianna Harrell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Family Advocate Officer in Charge.
The Captain's...2020-03-3039 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Coronavirus update with the 72 Medical GroupThis 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 on cleaning and taking care of yourself and those around you.
For all the latest updates on COVID-19 check out our Coronavirus website at https://www.tinker...2020-03-2841 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Coronavirus update with the 72 Medical GroupThis 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 guidelines on cleaning and taking care of yourself and those around you.
For all the latest updates on COVID-19 check out our Coronavirus website at https://www...2020-03-2741 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Air Force Sustainment Center commanderThe Air Force Sustainment Center is big business and on this episode we get an opportunity to sit down with the commander of the AFSC to find out what that means.
Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, AFSC commander joins us to discuss topics such as how we are using innovation to keep our legacy aircraft in the fight and up and coming technologies such as predictive maintenance.
This is an information packed episode that you will not want to miss.
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Follow us on social media...2020-02-0319 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Installation Commander reflects on first six months in command, key updatesWelcome to Tinker Talks. This episode we sit down with Col. Paul Filcek, the 72 Air Base Wing and Tinker Air Force Base Installation Commander for a candid conversation about privatized housing, big changes in the medical community, leadership philosophy and more.
Col. Filcek walked into a high speed command just over six months ago and now takes some time to sit down and discuss what has been accomplished and what it yet to be done.
Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and Instagram @Tinker Air Force Base and on Twitter @Team_Tinker. Please leave us feedback so we...2020-01-0756 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Air Force Weather Operations, it is mission criticalWeather Flight Commander, Capt. John Martin takes time out of his buys day to sit down with us and talk about weather operations, it's vitally critical role to the mission and what it takes to become an Air Force forecaster.
Air Force forecasters help leadership determine flight and base status depending on weather situations. No flight operations occur without a weather briefing to let the pilots and crew know what they can expect when in the air.
Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma provides unique challenges for Air Force meteorologists, making this duty station a top choice.
Don't forget...2019-12-1229 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - We talk partnership and training with a member of the Royal Australian Air ForceWelcome to Tinker Talks. This is a podcast that discusses happenings behind the fence of one of the Air Force's largest bases.
This month, we have a guest host on the show. 2d Lt. Ashlyn Paulson recently deployed with the 552 Air Control Wing for training missions around the globe. During a stop in Australia, she was able to sit down for a conversation with Flight Lieutenant Ryan Anderson, a flight Capt. aboard an Australian E7A Wedgetail.
They discuss similarities and differences between the two aircraft and how critical training together has become.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to gain insight...2019-10-2311 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Energy savings_How does it happen on a military installationWelcome to this episode of Tinker Talks. We are talking about energy awareness this week.
You think your energy bill is high during the summer months? Imagine opening the bill for the largest industrial complex in the Air Force. Tinker Air Force Base used to be the #1 largest energy consumer in the Air Force. Generally being #1 is something to be proud of, but not in this case. Due to the hard work of many here at Tinker, we are now sitting at #4.
That may not seem like much, but in terms of energy usage it's quite a victory. But not...2019-10-1132 minTinker TalksTinker Talks_Veteran volunteers - they served and continue serving todayThis month we discuss a program that generates little conversation but plays a vital role to our mission success here at Tinker Air Force Base. They are the retired veteran volunteers.
They are seen in the pharmacy or in the I.D. Card Office day in and day out, smiling, helping, serving.
This week we are joined by Chief MSgt. (Ret.) Lorraine Caddy, the retiree activities office director. She herself has been serving in one form or another for more than 60 years. She discusses her active duty career, her role as a volunteer and director and how vital our retiree...2019-10-0427 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - How do you get a job at Tinker?Welcome to Tinker Talks. In this episode we have a conversation with Mr. Bob Amundson, the Civilian Personnel Officer with the Force Support Squadron. We discuss different types of careers available here and how to go about getting hired at Oklahoma's largest single site employer.
Do you think STEM is the best or only career field here? Listen in and find out, you might be surprised. Tune in for great information from Mr. Amundson.
Don't forget to subscribe and download and leave a comment or rating. We want to know what you want to hear.
Follow us on Facebook and...2019-09-2018 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Resilience Tactical Pause.In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander, Brig. Gen. Chris Hill and 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy Mark Estorga to discuss rising suicide rates in the Air Force.
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein mandated that the Air Force will conduct a Resilience Tactical Pause. The RTP, which takes place between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15, 2019, is about finding ways we can do better and giving Airmen time back to connect and break down barriers to getting help.
In this episode, Brig. Gen. Hill and Mr. Estorga...2019-09-1033 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - 911 Run_Walk_Ruck and POW/MIA 24 hour vigilThanks for joining us for another episode of Tinker Talks. This episode features the event coordinators for this year's 911 Run, Walk, Ruck. This year marks the return of the POW/MIA 24 hour vigil.
Event coordinators, MSgt. Damont Cooley and TSgt. Hugo Perez discuss the event along with some new additions. This yearly event is in honor of those fallen during the 911 attacks.
This year you will want to arrive early. Listen to the podcast to find out why.
Please don't forget to download on Apple Podcasts, rate and subscribe. Ratings mean a lot to us - it allows us to...2019-08-1619 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Tinker's other warriors, the Military Working DogsThis episode highlights some of the hardest working members of the security forces team - The Military Working Dog. Join us on location as we sit down with SSgt. Desi Padilla of the 72 Security Forces Squadron to talk about his role as a handler and the training and relationship he has with his MWD.
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Thanks for joining us and...2019-08-0217 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Supply chain's critical role to the Air Force missionWelcome to Tinker Talks. In this episode we sit down with the 448 Supply Chain Management Wing commander, Mr. Dennis D'Angelo, to discuss the supply chain's mission and how innovation initiatives and Art of the Possible successes are posturing them for the future.
Whether you know a lot, a little or nothing at all about the supply chain's mission, this episode delivers something for everyone.
Please be sure to leave feedback, rate and subscribe to the podcast. Leave us suggestions on story ideas you want to hear on future episodes.
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.2019-07-0945 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and crew chiefWelcome to Tinker Talks. We were fortunate enough to catch up with F-16 Viper Demo Tream Commander, Maj. Garret "Toro" Schmitz and Crew Chief, NCOIC, Tech Sgt. Ryan Hutchinson during the 2019 Star Spangled Salute Air and Space Show at Tinker Air Force Base. The team discuss flying, maneuvers, training, recruiting and more. Tune in for a great conversation with the new commander and his crew chief.
Don't forget to download, subscribe and leave us a rating. Feel free to send us comments or suggestions at 72ABW.PA.PubAffairs@us.af.mil and don't forget to follow us on social media...2019-06-0318 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Police Week and leadership with Security Forces commanderThis episode we sit down with the commander of the 72 security forces squadron, Lt. Col. Tyrell Mayfield to discuss Police Week and leadership. We discuss his personal philosophy on reading and how it relates to professional leadership skills.
Thanks for taking the time to listen and as always please remember to subscribe and download.
Check us out of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. We would also like to hear what you, the listener, would like to hear.
As always, please remember to leave a rating as well.2019-05-1721 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Remembering the OKC Bombing with Fire and Rescue membersWelcome to Tinker Talks. This month we sit down with three members of the Tinker fire and rescue units who responded the day of the bombing 24 years-ago and remain at Tinker today. We talk about that horrific day and how it has impacted their lives, professionally and personally. This is the first time the three have spoken publicly about their experience and are the last three firefighters at Tinker that were involved with the search, rescue and recovery efforts.
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...2019-04-2530 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - 552 Air Control Wing commander talks mission, major accomplishments, and partnershipWe sit down with the commander of the 552 Air Control Wing for a discussion about the important strategic mission and major accomplishments last year. There is also discussion of our long-standing partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Also as his time winds down...what's next for the colonel?2019-03-2718 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - Big Rocks update with installation commanderThis month we sit down with 72 Air Base Wing commander, Col. Kenyon Bell and discuss important construction updates including those that have impacted traffic. We also take a look at the "Big Rocks" coming in the next few months and hear about the commanders leadership philosophy. All this and more on this month's Tinker Talks.
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Follow us on social media @tinkerairforcebase2019-02-2617 minTinker TalksTinker Talks - New year, new youA 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.
Episode 4: New year, new you2019-01-0716 minTinker Talks"Tinker Talks" - How will you spread some joy?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.2018-12-1814 minTinker Talks"Tinker Talks" - Col. Trinkle talks TRICAREA 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.2018-12-0419 minTinker Talks"Tinker Talks" - The State of TinkerA 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.2018-11-2318 min
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Perhaps the most romanticized maritime disaster of our time, the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 was a historic event that would later be famously reanimated into a fictionalized love story between passengers Jack and Rose. The Hollywood version of the disastrous event, which was released in 1997, caused eyes to well up in theaters across the world, propelled actor Leonardo DiCaprio into heartthrob territory, and, most importantly, resuscitated international interest in one of the most momentous mishaps of the 20th century.
Earlier this year, one Sydney, Australia-based model designer named Bernard Dohnt created a 1:72 s...2016-09-0800 min
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