Tinker Talks

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 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.

Resources are available to learn more about combating teen dating violence. Visit loveisrespect.org, text LOVEIS to 22522 or call 1.866.331.9474. You can also visit teendvmonth.org or call the Tinker Family Advocacy Program at 405-582-6604.

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Stay warm and safe out there, treat each other with respect, and have a great week!

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 about the warning signs he missed and had it not been for five very important people in his life, he may not be here today to tell us the story.

Please listen and share Mr. Baumann's powerful story.

Col. Filcek and Mr. Baumann's conversation is a must listen. This episode will also be offered in video format. Please check Tinker Air Force Base Facebook page - @TinkerAirForceBase to find all the links to view this podcast.

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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 examination noticed that his PSA had not been done for a few years and recommended that he get the blood work done. That might have been a life or death suggestion.

Don't take your health for granted. Not everyone will be so lucky. Get your yearly examinations done - especially as you grow older. This is a great conversation with a great outcome.

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Until next time...stay healthy, treat each other with respect and have a great week.

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 impacted by domestic violence or abuse.

If you find yourself in a position where abuse is taking place, please reach out and seek help. Don't feel like you have to deal with this alone. Your First Sergeant or chain of command is there for support and help. Other resources are available:

Military One Source - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/family-life/preventing-abuse-neglect/domestic-abuse-military-reporting-options

YWCA

Women's Shelters

It's important to remember that violence of any kind is not acceptable. Take the steps to get to a better place.

Please listen and share this powerful episode. Chief Mott wants you to know that help is available and your Air Force family cares. You are a valued member of the team.

Thanks for taking time to listen to this episode.

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Also, check out the 552 Facebook page @552acw

Website: www.552acw.acc.af.mil/

Until next time, stay safe, treat each other with respect and have a great Air Force Day!

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 you’re struggling and how to recognize co-workers who might be struggling with stress and try to get them assistance.

This episode is full of valuable information, tools and resources. Please give it a full listen and tell a friend to listen. Recommend this podcast episode to a friend or family member.

Help is Available 24/7:

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Option 1; text 741741; veteranscrisisline.net

Teen Hotline: 1-800-448-3000

LGBT Youth Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

Transgender Hotline: 1-877-565-8860

Free Crisis Apps: My3, VirtualHopeBox

Support is also available through the Medical Group and Chaplains. Contact the Tinker Mental Health Clinic, 405-582-6603, to learn ways to improve your mental health and safety.

NOTE: The discussion or posting of any of these resources or third party applications does not express endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Please don’t forget to stay up-to-date with Tinker news and information:

www.tinker.af.mil

Facebook and Instagram - @TinkerAirForceBase

Twitter - @Team_Tinker

Until next time, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and stay safe out there and respect one another.

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we discuss Suicide Prevention 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 assistance.

This episode is full of valuable information, tools and resources. Please give it a full listen and tell a friend to listen. Recommend this podcast episode to a friend or family member.

Help is Available 24/7

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Option 1; text 741741; veteranscrisisline.net

Teen Hotline: 1-800-448-3000

LGBT Youth Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

Transgender Hotline: 1-877-565-8860

Free Crisis Apps: My3, VirtualHopeBox

Support is also available through the Medical Group and Chaplains. Contact the Tinker Mental Health Clinic, 405-582-6603, to learn ways to improve your mental health and safety.

NOTE: The discussion or posting of any of these resources or third party applications does not express endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Please don’t forget to stay up-to-date with Tinker news and information:

www.tinker.af.mil

Facebook and Instagram - @TinkerAirForceBase

Twitter - @Team_Tinker

Until next time, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and stay safe out there and respect one another.

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 has worked through the difficult task of balancing safety of the workforce while continuing our national defense mission.

Several Air Force and Pentagon senior leaders have come to Tinker recently to get a first-hand look at how the complex and other units have adapted quickly and managed to prioritize safety while meeting mission requirements. The senior leaders in this episode talk about preparations early in the pandemic, and the critical communication across organizations up and down the chain of command as they prepared for the unknown.

Lieutenant General Kirkland is the AFSC commander and is responsible for sustainment operations at Tinker, Hill, Robins and Scott Air Force Base as well as several geographically separated units around the globe. All in all there are more than 40,000 Airman under his command.

Brigadier General Hill, the OC ALC commander overseas operations at the largest depot maintenance facility in the Air Force. He is responsible for about 10,000 personnel. The Air Force has warfighters downrange carrying out missions every day and count on General Hill’s team to continue delivering assets to them.

Mr. Dennis D’Angelo, the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing Director leads a team of more than 3,000 members and is responsible for supply chain operations at several bases and deals with all branches of the service. Keeping the supply chain moving is critical to the complex so that there is little to no disruption to depot operations.

Col. Paul Filcek is the 72nd Air Base Wing and Installation commander. Col. Filcek is responsible for all the support functions and services on the base. He is also the decision maker on changes to Health Protection Conditions and what support services remain open, closed or change in operations. Changes or disruptions to support and service functions has an impact on all 30,000 plus active duty, reserve, civilian and contractors who work at Tinker. It also affects veterans and their family members who count on Tinker for services such as commissary and base exchange.

Enjoy this episode as these senior leaders open up and share their thoughts and decisions as they lead us through a pandemic.

For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 visit www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus

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Until next time stay safe, stay healthy, treat each other with respect and have a great day and better week.

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 Wright and PACAF Commander Gen. Charles Brown Jr.'s powerful Twitter message -

Commentary: Unrest in America

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2206408/commentary-unrest-in-america/

Town Hall:

https://www.facebook.com/USairforce/videos/264465691654314/

General Charles Q. Brown Jr.

https://twitter.com/PACAF/status/1268794618461618177

The general also raved about community support, calling Tinker’s relationship with Oklahoma the “Gold Standard.”

This was a very rare opportunity to have a discussion with the Chief of Staff and one you won't want to miss.

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Until next time, stay safe, be thoughtful and take care of one another. Have a great day and a better week.

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.

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Until next time, have a great day and a great week and stay safe out there.

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 and information about the Thrift Savings Plan.

Please remember, if you are dealing with financial, physical or emotional stress due to the current pandemic, make sure to reach out and get the help and support needed. There are a lot of resources available to our DoD personnel.

Please look to our website - https://www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus/ for information and helpful links. Also check out our social media sites: @Tinker Air Force Base on Facebook and Instagram and @Team_Tinker on Twitter.